Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Nashville, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN

Median annual salary $51,670 +5.3% vs national
Median hourly $24.84
10th percentile $38,630
90th percentile $57,270
Employed locally 290
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,630
    25th
    $44,940
    50th (median)
    $51,670
    75th
    $56,220
    90th
    $57,270

    Nashville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,499 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 63% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 37% 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
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $46,490
    Morristown, TN $45,800
    Clarksville, TN-KY $42,430

    Related occupations in Nashville, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $45,540
    Electricians $61,130
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $76,470
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $49,640
    Carpenters $53,730
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $59,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Nashville, TN is $24.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.31 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Nashville, TN is 5.3% 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 Nashville?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $38,630 per year in Nashville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,940.