Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Redding, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Redding, CA

Median annual salary $54,480 +11% vs national
Median hourly $26.19
10th percentile $40,850
90th percentile $75,660
Employed locally 90
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,850
    25th
    $47,790
    50th (median)
    $54,480
    75th
    $65,750
    90th
    $75,660

    Redding economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,931 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $76,980
    Vallejo, CA $74,970
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $74,720
    Salinas, CA $67,760
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $67,000
    Napa, CA $65,160

    Related occupations in Redding, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $58,650
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $77,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $86,630
    Carpenters $63,030
    Electricians $71,820
    Roofers $61,430

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Redding, CA is $26.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Redding, CA is 11% 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 Redding?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $40,850 per year in Redding, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,790.