Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Northern New Mexico

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

Median annual salary $46,170 -5.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.20
10th percentile $30,210
90th percentile $56,780
Employed locally 360
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,210
    25th
    $39,770
    50th (median)
    $46,170
    75th
    $50,070
    90th
    $56,780

    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 New Mexico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $40,240
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $68,180
    Hazardous Materials Removal Workers $66,550
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $51,080
    Electricians $57,470
    Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators $43,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Northern New Mexico is $22.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Northern New Mexico is 5.9% 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 New Mexico?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $30,210 per year in Northern New Mexico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,770.