Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Iowa City, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Iowa City, IA

Median annual salary $57,650 +17.5% vs national
Median hourly $27.72
10th percentile $43,850
90th percentile $69,170
Employed locally 140
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,850
    25th
    $51,230
    50th (median)
    $57,650
    75th
    $65,540
    90th
    $69,170

    Iowa City economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,142 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 78% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 22% 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
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $69,060
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $64,880
    Dubuque, IA $60,940
    Peoria, IL $59,460
    California $58,300
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $58,270

    Related occupations in Iowa City, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $46,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $70,570
    Carpenters $49,670
    Electricians $62,670
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $59,620
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $60,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Highway Maintenance Workers make per hour in Iowa City?

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Iowa City, IA is $27.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.20 or more per hour.

    Is Iowa City above or below average for Highway Maintenance Workers salaries?

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Iowa City, IA is 17.5% 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 Iowa City?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $43,850 per year in Iowa City, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,230.