Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Great Falls, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Great Falls, MT

Median annual salary $60,720 +23.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.19
10th percentile $45,120
90th percentile $60,720
Employed locally 40
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,120
    25th
    $49,840
    50th (median)
    $60,720
    75th
    $60,720
    90th
    $60,720

    Great Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 92% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 8% 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
    Bozeman, MT $60,750
    Missoula, MT $60,750
    Billings, MT $60,730
    Helena, MT $60,640
    Binghamton, NY $49,050
    Sumter, SC $48,950

    Related occupations in Great Falls, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $49,750
    Carpenters $55,900
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $71,990
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $76,170
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $61,910
    Electricians $74,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Highway Maintenance Workers make per hour in Great Falls?

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Great Falls, MT is $29.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.14 or more per hour.

    Is Great Falls above or below average for Highway Maintenance Workers salaries?

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Great Falls, MT is 23.7% 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 Great Falls?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $45,120 per year in Great Falls, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,840.