Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Northwest Virginia

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

Median annual salary $50,690 +3.3% vs national
Median hourly $24.37
10th percentile $42,990
90th percentile $82,990
Employed locally 280
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,990
    25th
    $46,870
    50th (median)
    $50,690
    75th
    $56,530
    90th
    $82,990

    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 Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$38,960
    Carpenters$47,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$63,120
    Electricians$59,490
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$49,730
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$57,940

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Northwest Virginia is $24.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Northwest Virginia is 3.3% 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 Virginia?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $42,990 per year in Northwest Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,870.