Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Lafayette, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN

Median annual salary $44,910 -8.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.59
10th percentile $42,110
90th percentile $60,980
Employed locally 110
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,110
    25th
    $42,570
    50th (median)
    $44,910
    75th
    $55,520
    90th
    $60,980

    Lafayette economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,895 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 75% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 25% 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
    Salinas, CA $67,760
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $64,760
    Washington $63,420
    Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $62,710
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $62,540
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $61,050

    Related occupations in Lafayette, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $76,980
    Construction Laborers $50,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $81,240
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $79,780
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $60,280
    Carpenters $59,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Lafayette, IN is $21.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.23 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Lafayette, IN is 8.5% 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 Lafayette?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $42,110 per year in Lafayette, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,570.