Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $58,300 +18.8% vs national
Median hourly $28.03
10th percentile $40,340
90th percentile $78,590
Employed locally 2,330
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,340
    25th
    $46,910
    50th (median)
    $58,300
    75th
    $75,000
    90th
    $78,590

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 62% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 38% 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
    Vallejo, CA $74,970
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $74,720
    Salinas, CA $67,760
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $67,000
    Napa, CA $65,160

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $73,840
    Construction Laborers $59,540
    Electricians $76,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $97,730
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $65,110
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $58,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Highway Maintenance Workers make per hour in Los Angeles?

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Los Angeles, CA is $28.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.78 or more per hour.

    Is Los Angeles above or below average for Highway Maintenance Workers salaries?

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Los Angeles, CA is 18.8% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $40,340 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,910.