Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Northeastern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,370 -5.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.29
10th percentile $36,670
90th percentile $64,580
Employed locally 540
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,670
    25th
    $37,990
    50th (median)
    $46,370
    75th
    $57,790
    90th
    $64,580

    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 Northeastern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $50,810
    Construction Laborers $45,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $66,050
    Carpenters $47,630
    Electricians $61,970
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $49,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Highway Maintenance Workers make per hour in Northeastern Pennsylvania?

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Northeastern Pennsylvania is $22.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.85 or more per hour.

    Is Northeastern Pennsylvania above or below average for Highway Maintenance Workers salaries?

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Northeastern Pennsylvania is 5.5% 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 Northeastern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $36,670 per year in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,990.