Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Jefferson City, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jefferson City, MO

Median annual salary $46,280 -5.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.25
10th percentile $36,700
90th percentile $55,190
Employed locally 170
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,700
    25th
    $41,140
    50th (median)
    $46,280
    75th
    $49,980
    90th
    $55,190

    Jefferson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,425 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 64% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 36% 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
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $63,550
    Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $62,710
    Modesto, CA $61,670
    Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area $61,090
    Montana $60,730
    East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area $60,460

    Related occupations in Jefferson City, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $54,560
    Electricians $61,960
    Carpenters $50,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $77,580
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $55,890
    Sheet Metal Workers $77,390

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Jefferson City, MO is $22.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Jefferson City, MO is 5.7% 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 Jefferson City?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $36,700 per year in Jefferson City, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,140.