Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Northeastern Wisconsin

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

Median annual salary $49,650 +1.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.87
10th percentile $37,270
90th percentile $60,820
Employed locally 780
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,270
    25th
    $44,240
    50th (median)
    $49,650
    75th
    $55,810
    90th
    $60,820

    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 Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $48,370
    Carpenters $51,260
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $62,260
    Electricians $66,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $76,080
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $73,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Northeastern Wisconsin is $23.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.18 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Northeastern Wisconsin is 1.2% 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 Northeastern Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $37,270 per year in Northeastern Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,240.