Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Hartford, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT

Median annual salary $63,960 +30.3% vs national
Median hourly $30.75
10th percentile $56,310
90th percentile $76,690
Employed locally 830
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,310
    25th
    $58,240
    50th (median)
    $63,960
    75th
    $69,640
    90th
    $76,690

    Hartford economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $92,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 69% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 31% 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
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $65,220
    Connecticut $63,770
    New Haven, CT $63,490
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $62,700
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $62,200
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $61,050

    Related occupations in Hartford, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $50,750
    Electricians $76,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $85,520
    Carpenters $64,500
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $74,630
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $77,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Hartford, CT is $30.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.16 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Hartford, CT is 30.3% 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 Hartford?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $56,310 per year in Hartford, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,240.