Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Northwest Nebraska

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

Median annual salary $43,920 -10.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.12
10th percentile $37,980
90th percentile $50,210
Employed locally 380
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,980
    25th
    $42,370
    50th (median)
    $43,920
    75th
    $45,450
    90th
    $50,210

    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 Nebraska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $43,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $62,350
    Carpenters $47,020
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $50,340
    Electricians $54,450
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $47,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Northwest Nebraska is $21.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Northwest Nebraska is 10.5% 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 Nebraska?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $37,980 per year in Northwest Nebraska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,370.