Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Kahului, HI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kahului-Wailuku, HI

Median annual salary $36,600 -25.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.60
10th percentile $36,420
90th percentile $36,610
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,420
    25th
    $36,600
    50th (median)
    $36,600
    75th
    $36,610
    90th
    $36,610

    Kahului economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,049 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 39% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 61% 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
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $64,760
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $64,130
    Washington $63,420
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $62,540
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $61,050
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $57,840

    Related occupations in Kahului, HI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $82,280
    Construction Laborers $64,310
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $106,870
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $78,390
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $79,590
    Electricians $80,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Kahului, HI is $17.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Kahului, HI is 25.4% 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 Kahului?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $36,420 per year in Kahului, HI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,600.