Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Gadsden, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gadsden, AL

Median annual salary $39,130 -20.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.81
10th percentile $26,420
90th percentile $49,260
Employed locally 40
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,420
    25th
    $30,790
    50th (median)
    $39,130
    75th
    $45,750
    90th
    $49,260

    Gadsden economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $53,070 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 74% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 26% 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
    Vallejo, CA $74,970
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $74,720
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $69,060
    Salinas, CA $67,760
    Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area $64,890

    Related occupations in Gadsden, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $34,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $55,500
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $46,170
    Electricians $44,740
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $36,490
    Carpenters $40,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Gadsden, AL is $18.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Gadsden, AL is 20.3% 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 Gadsden?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $26,420 per year in Gadsden, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,790.