Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Massachusetts

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

Median annual salary $56,750 +15.7% vs national
Median hourly $27.29
10th percentile $37,690
90th percentile $66,300
Employed locally 50
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,690
    25th
    $50,950
    50th (median)
    $56,750
    75th
    $66,300
    90th
    $66,300

    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 Massachusetts

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $62,740
    Construction Laborers $57,110
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $83,470
    Electricians $76,200
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $61,410
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $71,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Massachusetts is $27.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Massachusetts is 15.7% 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 Massachusetts?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $37,690 per year in Massachusetts. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,950.