Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $64,130 +30.7% vs national
Median hourly $30.83
10th percentile $53,950
90th percentile $76,700
Employed locally 520
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,950
    25th
    $60,020
    50th (median)
    $64,130
    75th
    $69,060
    90th
    $76,700

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 68% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 32% 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
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $69,060
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $65,220
    Anchorage, AK $65,110
    Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area $64,890
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $63,960
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $63,550

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $65,810
    Construction Laborers $54,070
    Electricians $102,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $107,920
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $100,110
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $51,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Portland, OR-WA is $30.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.11 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Portland, OR-WA is 30.7% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $53,950 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,020.