Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Northwest Illinois

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

Median annual salary $53,430 +8.9% vs national
Median hourly $25.69
10th percentile $35,630
90th percentile $90,640
Employed locally 590
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,630
    25th
    $43,220
    50th (median)
    $53,430
    75th
    $67,190
    90th
    $90,640

    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 Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $57,630
    Electricians $76,260
    Carpenters $62,660
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $78,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $91,000
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $94,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Northwest Illinois is $25.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Northwest Illinois is 8.9% 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 Illinois?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $35,630 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,220.