Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Northeast Louisiana

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

Median annual salary $35,420 -27.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.03
10th percentile $24,290
90th percentile $48,370
Employed locally 120
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,290
    25th
    $31,600
    50th (median)
    $35,420
    75th
    $45,640
    90th
    $48,370

    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 Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$35,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$60,030
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$45,650
    Electricians$56,590
    Carpenters$46,780
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas$39,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Northeast Louisiana is $17.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.92 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Northeast Louisiana is 27.8% 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 Louisiana?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $24,290 per year in Northeast Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,600.