Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Lynchburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lynchburg, VA

Median annual salary $47,740 -2.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.95
10th percentile $42,020
90th percentile $59,940
Employed locally 210
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,020
    25th
    $45,660
    50th (median)
    $47,740
    75th
    $51,040
    90th
    $59,940

    Lynchburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,782 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 70% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 30% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $64,130
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $61,820
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $57,840
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $53,230

    Related occupations in Lynchburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $37,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $62,700
    Carpenters $46,950
    Electricians $59,280
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $50,990
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $46,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Lynchburg, VA is $22.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.54 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Lynchburg, VA is 2.7% 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 Lynchburg?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $42,020 per year in Lynchburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,660.