Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $60,540 +23.4% vs national
Median hourly $29.11
10th percentile $47,790
90th percentile $75,000
Employed locally 620
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,790
    25th
    $51,180
    50th (median)
    $60,540
    75th
    $72,080
    90th
    $75,000

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 70% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 30% 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 Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters$65,050
    Construction Laborers$58,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$83,920
    Electricians$73,970
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$61,640
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$79,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Riverside, CA is $29.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Riverside, CA is 23.4% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $47,790 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,180.