Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Northwest Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $34,820 -29% vs national
Median hourly $16.74
10th percentile $25,110
90th percentile $46,890
Employed locally 280
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,110
    25th
    $29,070
    50th (median)
    $34,820
    75th
    $37,980
    90th
    $46,890

    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 Northwest Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians$44,670
    Construction Laborers$33,670
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$47,970
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$43,820
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$59,090
    Carpenters$42,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Highway Maintenance Workers make per hour in Northwest Alabama?

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Northwest Alabama is $16.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.16 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Alabama above or below average for Highway Maintenance Workers salaries?

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Northwest Alabama is 29% 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 Northwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $25,110 per year in Northwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,070.