Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Huntsville, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Huntsville, AL

Median annual salary $46,210 -5.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.22
10th percentile $33,870
90th percentile $63,900
Employed locally 200
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,870
    25th
    $38,570
    50th (median)
    $46,210
    75th
    $47,760
    90th
    $63,900

    Huntsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,529 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 55% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 45% 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
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $69,060
    Salinas, CA $67,760
    Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area $64,890

    Related occupations in Huntsville, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $38,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $63,400
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,290
    Electricians $56,230
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $51,910
    Carpenters $48,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Huntsville, AL is $22.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Huntsville, AL is 5.8% 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 Huntsville?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $33,870 per year in Huntsville, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,570.