Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Omaha, NE-IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Omaha, NE-IA

Median annual salary $50,740 +3.4% vs national
Median hourly $24.40
10th percentile $40,800
90th percentile $61,300
Employed locally 520
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,800
    25th
    $45,450
    50th (median)
    $50,740
    75th
    $57,860
    90th
    $61,300

    Omaha economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,023 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 61% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 39% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Highway Maintenance Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $64,330
    Connecticut $63,770
    New Haven, CT $63,490
    Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $62,710
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $62,700
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $62,200

    Related occupations in Omaha, NE-IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $50,780
    Construction Laborers $47,900
    Electricians $61,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $80,110
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $80,110
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $49,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Highway Maintenance Workers make per hour in Omaha?

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Omaha, NE-IA is $24.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.12 or more per hour.

    Is Omaha above or below average for Highway Maintenance Workers salaries?

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Omaha, NE-IA is 3.4% 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 Omaha?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $40,800 per year in Omaha, NE-IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,450.