Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Eastern Oregon

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $61,780 +25.9% vs national
Median hourly $29.70
10th percentile $50,630
90th percentile $70,320
Employed locally 240
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,630
    25th
    $55,040
    50th (median)
    $61,780
    75th
    $67,170
    90th
    $70,320

    Top-paying metros for Highway Maintenance Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $76,980
    Vallejo, CA $74,970
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $74,720
    Kankakee, IL $71,150
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $69,060
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $69,060

    Related occupations in Eastern Oregon

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $48,260
    Carpenters $60,080
    Electricians $80,340
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $61,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $79,260
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $63,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Highway Maintenance Workers make per hour in Eastern Oregon?

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Eastern Oregon is $29.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.81 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern Oregon above or below average for Highway Maintenance Workers salaries?

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Eastern Oregon is 25.9% above the national median of $49,070. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Highway Maintenance Workers in Eastern Oregon?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $50,630 per year in Eastern Oregon. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,040.