Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reno, NV

Median annual salary $42,670 -13% vs national
Median hourly $20.51
10th percentile $34,930
90th percentile $73,220
Employed locally 180
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,930
    25th
    $34,930
    50th (median)
    $42,670
    75th
    $61,570
    90th
    $73,220

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 50% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 50% 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
    Carson City, NV $62,890
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $56,470
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $45,180
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $44,930
    Greenville, NC $41,410
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $41,030

    Related occupations in Reno, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters$63,160
    Construction Laborers$51,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$81,980
    Electricians$63,710
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$78,480
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$63,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Reno, NV is $20.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.10 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Reno, NV is 13% 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 Reno?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $34,930 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,930.