Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Hanford, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hanford-Corcoran, CA

Median annual salary $46,290 -5.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.25
10th percentile $40,810
90th percentile $61,940
Employed locally 40
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,810
    25th
    $42,890
    50th (median)
    $46,290
    75th
    $58,570
    90th
    $61,940

    Hanford economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,750 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 67% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 33% 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
    Salinas, CA $67,760
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $67,000
    Napa, CA $65,160

    Related occupations in Hanford, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $68,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $90,700
    Carpenters $72,520
    Construction Laborers $58,810
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $75,700
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $64,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Hanford, CA is $22.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.52 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Hanford, CA is 5.7% 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 Hanford?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $40,810 per year in Hanford, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,890.