Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Northeast Iowa

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

Median annual salary $55,030 +12.1% vs national
Median hourly $26.46
10th percentile $46,930
90th percentile $61,480
Employed locally 590
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,930
    25th
    $50,130
    50th (median)
    $55,030
    75th
    $59,090
    90th
    $61,480

    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 Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$46,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$67,350
    Electricians$60,050
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$60,940
    Carpenters$49,400
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$56,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Northeast Iowa is $26.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Northeast Iowa is 12.1% 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 Northeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $46,930 per year in Northeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,130.