Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Elmira, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Elmira, NY

Median annual salary $48,670 -0.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.40
10th percentile $46,670
90th percentile $65,790
Employed locally 50
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,670
    25th
    $48,080
    50th (median)
    $48,670
    75th
    $60,540
    90th
    $65,790

    Elmira economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,469 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 77% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 23% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $76,980
    Albany, OR $62,830
    Kingston, NY $59,880
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $58,960
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $57,830
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $54,260

    Related occupations in Elmira, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Sheet Metal Workers $80,960
    Construction Laborers $48,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $82,720
    Electricians $66,760
    Roofers $58,730
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $62,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Highway Maintenance Workers make per hour in Elmira?

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Elmira, NY is $23.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.56 or more per hour.

    Is Elmira above or below average for Highway Maintenance Workers salaries?

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Elmira, NY is 0.8% 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 Elmira?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $46,670 per year in Elmira, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,080.