Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Peoria, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Peoria, IL

Median annual salary $59,460 +21.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.59
10th percentile $31,040
90th percentile $86,390
Employed locally 460
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,040
    25th
    $45,990
    50th (median)
    $59,460
    75th
    $76,080
    90th
    $86,390

    Peoria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,872 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 84% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 16% 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
    Kankakee, IL $71,150
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $69,060
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $64,760
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $64,260
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $64,130
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $62,200

    Related occupations in Peoria, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $63,460
    Carpenters $77,980
    Electricians $87,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $96,040
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $80,840
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $84,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Peoria, IL is $28.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Peoria, IL is 21.2% 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 Peoria?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $31,040 per year in Peoria, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,990.