Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Little Rock, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR

Median annual salary $46,480 -5.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.35
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $52,820
Employed locally 270
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $38,690
    50th (median)
    $46,480
    75th
    $49,290
    90th
    $52,820

    Little Rock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,309 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 71% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 29% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $76,980
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $69,060
    Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area $64,890
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $64,880
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $63,960
    Carson City, NV $62,890

    Related occupations in Little Rock, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $36,660
    Electricians $49,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $61,310
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $46,360
    Carpenters $47,820
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $50,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Highway Maintenance Workers make per hour in Little Rock?

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Little Rock, AR is $22.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.17 or more per hour.

    Is Little Rock above or below average for Highway Maintenance Workers salaries?

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Little Rock, AR is 5.3% 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 Little Rock?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Little Rock, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,690.