Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Muncie, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Muncie, IN

Median annual salary $50,200 +2.3% vs national
Median hourly $24.14
10th percentile $40,440
90th percentile $66,030
Employed locally 60
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,440
    25th
    $44,610
    50th (median)
    $50,200
    75th
    $61,070
    90th
    $66,030

    Muncie economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,932 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 88% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 12% 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
    Salinas, CA $67,760
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $64,760
    Washington $63,420
    Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $62,710
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $62,540
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $61,050

    Related occupations in Muncie, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $46,820
    Carpenters $48,950
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $75,310
    Electricians $62,540
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $56,840
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Muncie, IN is $24.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Muncie, IN is 2.3% 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 Muncie?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $40,440 per year in Muncie, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,610.