Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $51,920 +5.8% vs national
Median hourly $24.96
10th percentile $36,350
90th percentile $69,720
Employed locally 2,090
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,350
    25th
    $47,310
    50th (median)
    $51,920
    75th
    $61,430
    90th
    $69,720

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 70% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 30% 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
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $67,000
    Napa, CA $65,160
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $60,900
    Reading, PA $58,940
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $58,640
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $56,850

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$48,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$80,620
    Carpenters$59,650
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$59,570
    Electricians$63,890
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$66,930

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Pittsburgh, PA is $24.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.33 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 5.8% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $36,350 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,310.