Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $44,830 -8.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.55
10th percentile $35,730
90th percentile $62,800
Employed locally 960
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,730
    25th
    $38,050
    50th (median)
    $44,830
    75th
    $48,400
    90th
    $62,800

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 56% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 44% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $48,840
    Sherman-Denison, TX $45,930
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $45,470
    Amarillo, TX $44,370
    Abilene, TX $43,050
    Victoria, TX $42,690

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $38,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $75,150
    Electricians $59,180
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $50,510
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $60,230
    Carpenters $48,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Houston, TX is $21.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Houston, TX is 8.6% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $35,730 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,050.