Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Northeast Virginia

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

Median annual salary $50,090 +2.1% vs national
Median hourly $24.08
10th percentile $41,760
90th percentile $58,480
Employed locally 170
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,760
    25th
    $45,530
    50th (median)
    $50,090
    75th
    $54,370
    90th
    $58,480

    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 Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $46,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $63,240
    Construction Laborers $38,470
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $49,390
    Electricians $50,240
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $52,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Northeast Virginia is $24.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.54 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Northeast Virginia is 2.1% 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 Virginia?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $41,760 per year in Northeast Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,530.