Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Eastern Region of Texas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $42,820 -12.7% vs national
Median hourly $20.59
10th percentile $32,130
90th percentile $48,550
Employed locally 170
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,130
    25th
    $36,490
    50th (median)
    $42,820
    75th
    $46,610
    90th
    $48,550

    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 Region of Texas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $36,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $62,090
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,920
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $38,510
    Electricians $48,780
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $48,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Highway Maintenance Workers make per hour in Eastern Region of Texas?

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Eastern Region of Texas is $20.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.96 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern Region of Texas above or below average for Highway Maintenance Workers salaries?

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Eastern Region of Texas is 12.7% below 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 Region of Texas?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $32,130 per year in Eastern Region of Texas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,490.