Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Maryland

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Maryland nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $44,650 -9% vs national
Median hourly $21.46
10th percentile $36,900
90th percentile $57,220
Employed locally 110
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,900
    25th
    $37,540
    50th (median)
    $44,650
    75th
    $48,450
    90th
    $57,220

    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

    Related occupations in Maryland

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $42,740
    Carpenters $47,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $66,590
    Electricians $58,260
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $56,680
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $52,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Maryland is $21.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Maryland is 9% 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 Maryland?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $36,900 per year in Maryland. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,540.