Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Modesto, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Modesto, CA

Median annual salary $61,670 +25.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.65
10th percentile $33,750
90th percentile $78,050
Employed locally 120
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,750
    25th
    $39,320
    50th (median)
    $61,670
    75th
    $66,200
    90th
    $78,050

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 77% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 23% 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $74,720
    Salinas, CA $67,760
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $67,000
    Napa, CA $65,160

    Related occupations in Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $64,910
    Construction Laborers $58,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $95,040
    Electricians $75,380
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $61,310
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $49,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Modesto, CA is $29.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.13 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Modesto, CA is 25.7% 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $33,750 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,320.