Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Hickory, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC

Median annual salary $43,250 -11.9% vs national
Median hourly $20.80
10th percentile $36,010
90th percentile $55,500
Employed locally 110
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,010
    25th
    $40,060
    50th (median)
    $43,250
    75th
    $50,450
    90th
    $55,500

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 72% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 28% 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
    Anchorage, AK $65,110
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $64,130
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $59,970
    Grand Junction, CO $56,460
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $54,390
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $53,230

    Related occupations in Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $52,620
    Construction Laborers $39,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $65,540
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $49,150
    Carpenters $41,600
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $51,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Hickory, NC is $20.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.48 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Hickory, NC is 11.9% 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 Hickory?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $36,010 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,060.