Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Kenosha, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kenosha, WI

Median annual salary $62,170 +26.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.89
10th percentile $48,570
90th percentile $64,480
Employed locally 100
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,570
    25th
    $59,510
    50th (median)
    $62,170
    75th
    $62,170
    90th
    $64,480

    Kenosha economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,412 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $64,330
    Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $62,710
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $62,200
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $60,900
    Madison, WI $60,860
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $60,680

    Related occupations in Kenosha, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $50,240
    Carpenters $60,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $76,140
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $71,360
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $87,440
    Electricians $74,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Kenosha, WI is $29.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Kenosha, WI is 26.7% 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 Kenosha?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $48,570 per year in Kenosha, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,510.