Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Manchester, NH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Manchester-Nashua, NH

Median annual salary $52,650 +7.3% vs national
Median hourly $25.31
10th percentile $39,970
90th percentile $64,350
Employed locally 240
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,970
    25th
    $42,880
    50th (median)
    $52,650
    75th
    $56,560
    90th
    $64,350

    Manchester economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $100,436 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 52% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 48% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $60,210
    Manhattan, KS $46,560

    Related occupations in Manchester, NH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $62,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $84,880
    Carpenters $58,830
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $67,390
    Construction Laborers $46,020
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $48,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Manchester, NH is $25.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Manchester, NH is 7.3% 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 Manchester?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $39,970 per year in Manchester, NH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,880.