Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Grants Pass, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grants Pass, OR

Median annual salary $53,680 +9.4% vs national
Median hourly $25.81
10th percentile $49,870
90th percentile $70,320
Employed locally 40
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,870
    25th
    $51,450
    50th (median)
    $53,680
    75th
    $67,170
    90th
    $70,320

    Grants Pass economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,097 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 91% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 9% 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 Grants Pass, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $53,000
    Construction Laborers $47,070
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $48,240
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $79,110
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $60,160
    Electricians $80,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Highway Maintenance Workers make per hour in Grants Pass?

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Grants Pass, OR is $25.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.81 or more per hour.

    Is Grants Pass above or below average for Highway Maintenance Workers salaries?

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Grants Pass, OR is 9.4% 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 Grants Pass?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $49,870 per year in Grants Pass, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,450.