Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Northwestern Idaho

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,050 -6.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.14
10th percentile $39,250
90th percentile $55,890
Employed locally 360
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,250
    25th
    $45,010
    50th (median)
    $46,050
    75th
    $53,930
    90th
    $55,890

    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 Northwestern Idaho

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $43,880
    Carpenters $58,710
    Electricians $61,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $67,220
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $53,450
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $50,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Highway Maintenance Workers make per hour in Northwestern Idaho?

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Northwestern Idaho is $22.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.00 or more per hour.

    Is Northwestern Idaho above or below average for Highway Maintenance Workers salaries?

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Northwestern Idaho is 6.2% 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 Northwestern Idaho?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $39,250 per year in Northwestern Idaho. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,010.