Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Pueblo, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pueblo, CO

Median annual salary $50,810 +3.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.43
10th percentile $42,320
90th percentile $63,850
Employed locally 70
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,320
    25th
    $49,440
    50th (median)
    $50,810
    75th
    $58,390
    90th
    $63,850

    Pueblo economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,250 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 82% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 18% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $68,810
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $64,130
    Connecticut $63,770
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $63,550
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $62,700
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $62,280

    Related occupations in Pueblo, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $39,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $74,800
    Electricians $59,700
    Carpenters $57,000
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,890
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $58,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Pueblo, CO is $24.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.11 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Pueblo, CO is 3.5% 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 Pueblo?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $42,320 per year in Pueblo, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,440.