Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Reading, PA

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

Median annual salary $58,940 +20.1% vs national
Median hourly $28.34
10th percentile $40,510
90th percentile $72,690
Employed locally 300
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,510
    25th
    $48,080
    50th (median)
    $58,940
    75th
    $65,210
    90th
    $72,690

    Reading economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,684 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
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $67,000
    Napa, CA $65,160
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $60,900
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $58,640
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $56,850
    Grants Pass, OR $53,680

    Related occupations in Reading, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $47,950
    Carpenters $50,080
    Electricians $64,110
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,480
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $57,530
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $62,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Reading, PA is $28.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Reading, PA is 20.1% 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 Reading?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $40,510 per year in Reading, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,080.