Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $38,800 -20.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.65
10th percentile $32,120
90th percentile $46,610
Employed locally 120
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,120
    25th
    $35,820
    50th (median)
    $38,800
    75th
    $41,390
    90th
    $46,610

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 66% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 34% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Highway Maintenance Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $48,840
    Sherman-Denison, TX $45,930
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $45,470
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $44,830
    Amarillo, TX $44,370
    Abilene, TX $43,050

    Related occupations in El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $34,960
    Electricians $46,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $61,500
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $44,480
    Carpenters $39,790
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $48,330

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Highway Maintenance Workers make per hour in El Paso?

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in El Paso, TX is $18.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.41 or more per hour.

    Is El Paso above or below average for Highway Maintenance Workers salaries?

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in El Paso, TX is 20.9% 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 El Paso?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $32,120 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,820.