Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Kansas City, MO-KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kansas City, MO-KS

Median annual salary $47,130 -4% vs national
Median hourly $22.66
10th percentile $39,450
90th percentile $60,840
Employed locally 880
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,450
    25th
    $40,900
    50th (median)
    $47,130
    75th
    $50,920
    90th
    $60,840

    Kansas City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,927 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 58% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 42% 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 Kansas City, MO-KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $49,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $83,580
    Electricians $74,560
    Carpenters $61,040
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $62,420
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $72,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Kansas City, MO-KS is $22.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Kansas City, MO-KS is 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 Kansas City?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $39,450 per year in Kansas City, MO-KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,900.