Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Pocatello, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pocatello, ID

Median annual salary $48,530 -1.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.33
10th percentile $38,580
90th percentile $55,890
Employed locally 50
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,580
    25th
    $41,560
    50th (median)
    $48,530
    75th
    $53,000
    90th
    $55,890

    Pocatello economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,080 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 76% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 24% 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
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $65,220
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $60,540
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $60,210
    Midland, MI $57,900
    Cedar Rapids, IA $56,270
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $54,390

    Related occupations in Pocatello, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $41,600
    Carpenters $48,240
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $69,790
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,910
    Electricians $57,360
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $50,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Pocatello, ID is $23.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.32 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Pocatello, ID is 1.1% 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 Pocatello?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $38,580 per year in Pocatello, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,560.