Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Northwestern Wisconsin

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

Median annual salary $50,700 +3.3% vs national
Median hourly $24.38
10th percentile $42,360
90th percentile $58,940
Employed locally 420
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,360
    25th
    $45,360
    50th (median)
    $50,700
    75th
    $56,190
    90th
    $58,940

    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 Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $49,300
    Carpenters $50,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $69,460
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $61,970
    Electricians $61,810
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $68,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Northwestern Wisconsin is $24.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.37 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Northwestern Wisconsin 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 Northwestern Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $42,360 per year in Northwestern Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,360.