Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Northeast Maine

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

Median annual salary $46,900 -4.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.55
10th percentile $38,080
90th percentile $57,910
Employed locally 230
National median $49,070

Compare Highway Maintenance Workers salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Northeast Maine stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Highway Maintenance Workers
in
Northeast Maine
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,080
    25th
    $39,400
    50th (median)
    $46,900
    75th
    $50,460
    90th
    $57,910

    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 Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $59,200
    Construction Laborers $43,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $68,920
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $47,320
    Electricians $68,030
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $60,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Northeast Maine is $22.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Northeast Maine is 4.4% 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 Maine?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $38,080 per year in Northeast Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,400.