Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Northwest Colorado

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

Median annual salary $56,460 +15.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.14
10th percentile $49,120
90th percentile $64,000
Employed locally 300
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,120
    25th
    $50,810
    50th (median)
    $56,460
    75th
    $57,950
    90th
    $64,000

    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 Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $46,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $79,930
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $61,540
    Carpenters $59,290
    Electricians $61,970
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $60,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Northwest Colorado is $27.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.27 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Northwest Colorado is 15.1% 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 Northwest Colorado?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $49,120 per year in Northwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,810.