Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Middle Georgia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $36,520 -25.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.56
10th percentile $27,040
90th percentile $43,530
Employed locally 200
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,040
    25th
    $33,570
    50th (median)
    $36,520
    75th
    $39,750
    90th
    $43,530

    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 Middle Georgia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$36,490
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$40,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$60,940
    Electricians$56,160
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$52,330
    Carpenters$41,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Highway Maintenance Workers make per hour in Middle Georgia?

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Middle Georgia is $17.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.89 or more per hour.

    Is Middle Georgia above or below average for Highway Maintenance Workers salaries?

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Middle Georgia is 25.6% 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 Middle Georgia?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $27,040 per year in Middle Georgia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,570.