Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Eugene, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eugene-Springfield, OR

Median annual salary $59,870 +22% vs national
Median hourly $28.79
10th percentile $48,640
90th percentile $70,320
Employed locally 130
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,640
    25th
    $48,640
    50th (median)
    $59,870
    75th
    $67,170
    90th
    $70,320

    Eugene economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,311 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 86% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 14% 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
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $69,060
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $65,220
    Anchorage, AK $65,110
    Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area $64,890
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $64,130
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $63,960

    Related occupations in Eugene, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $47,820
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $77,680
    Electricians $84,440
    Carpenters $59,980
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $90,960
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $62,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Eugene, OR is $28.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Eugene, OR is 22% 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 Eugene?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $48,640 per year in Eugene, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,640.