Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Northeast Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $33,700 -31.3% vs national
Median hourly $16.20
10th percentile $27,260
90th percentile $47,530
Employed locally 390
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,260
    25th
    $29,330
    50th (median)
    $33,700
    75th
    $37,680
    90th
    $47,530

    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 Northeast Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$35,080
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$43,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$60,280
    Electricians$47,990
    Carpenters$42,390
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$48,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Highway Maintenance Workers make per hour in Northeast Alabama?

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Northeast Alabama is $16.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.56 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Alabama above or below average for Highway Maintenance Workers salaries?

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Northeast Alabama is 31.3% 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 Northeast Alabama?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $27,260 per year in Northeast Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,330.