Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Northern Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,210 -3.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.70
10th percentile $40,160
90th percentile $59,600
Employed locally 290
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,160
    25th
    $42,170
    50th (median)
    $47,210
    75th
    $51,150
    90th
    $59,600

    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 Northern Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$47,550
    Electricians$56,000
    Carpenters$48,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$73,470
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$56,480
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$50,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Highway Maintenance Workers make per hour in Northern Indiana?

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Northern Indiana is $22.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.38 or more per hour.

    Is Northern Indiana above or below average for Highway Maintenance Workers salaries?

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Northern Indiana is 3.8% 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 Northern Indiana?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $40,160 per year in Northern Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,170.