Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Morristown, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Morristown, TN

Median annual salary $45,800 -6.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.02
10th percentile $37,340
90th percentile $57,270
Employed locally 40
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,340
    25th
    $44,040
    50th (median)
    $45,800
    75th
    $56,220
    90th
    $57,270

    Morristown economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,130 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 79% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 21% 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
    Jackson, TN $56,220
    Johnson City, TN $56,220
    Knoxville, TN $56,220
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $51,670
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $46,490
    Clarksville, TN-KY $42,430

    Related occupations in Morristown, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$37,440
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$62,840
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$46,710
    Carpenters$47,230
    Electricians$56,010
    Roofers$47,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Morristown, TN is $22.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.53 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Morristown, TN is 6.7% 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 Morristown?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $37,340 per year in Morristown, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,040.