Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Kansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $39,220 -20.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.86
10th percentile $31,470
90th percentile $49,010
Employed locally 1,740
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,470
    25th
    $37,390
    50th (median)
    $39,220
    75th
    $46,910
    90th
    $49,010

    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

    Related occupations in Kansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $46,160
    Construction Laborers $43,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $67,540
    Electricians $57,090
    Carpenters $48,910
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $56,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Kansas is $18.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.40 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Kansas is 20.1% 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?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $31,470 per year in Kansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,390.