Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Northeast Nebraska

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

Median annual salary $47,680 -2.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.92
10th percentile $39,770
90th percentile $58,370
Employed locally 590
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,770
    25th
    $45,360
    50th (median)
    $47,680
    75th
    $49,410
    90th
    $58,370

    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 Nebraska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $44,400
    Electricians $57,850
    Carpenters $47,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $72,030
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $50,960
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $47,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Northeast Nebraska is $22.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Northeast Nebraska is 2.8% 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 Nebraska?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $39,770 per year in Northeast Nebraska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,360.