Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $48,320 -1.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.23
10th percentile $39,830
90th percentile $62,270
Employed locally 680
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,830
    25th
    $46,500
    50th (median)
    $48,320
    75th
    $58,590
    90th
    $62,270

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 57% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 43% 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $50,850
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $50,850
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $50,660
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $49,240
    Tucson, AZ $46,710
    Yuma, AZ $46,270

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $46,990
    Electricians $59,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $79,000
    Carpenters $59,030
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $62,680
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $62,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Phoenix, AZ is $23.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.91 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Phoenix, AZ is 1.5% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $39,830 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,500.