Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Rochester, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, MN

Median annual salary $60,900 +24.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.28
10th percentile $51,450
90th percentile $67,640
Employed locally 150
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,450
    25th
    $55,590
    50th (median)
    $60,900
    75th
    $63,800
    90th
    $67,640

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $89,675 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 68% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 32% 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
    Fargo, ND-MN $60,900
    Mankato, MN $60,900
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $60,900
    St. Cloud, MN $60,900
    Duluth, MN-WI $60,590
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $60,330

    Related occupations in Rochester, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$57,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$94,330
    Electricians$81,590
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$99,400
    Carpenters$64,120
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$77,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Rochester, MN is $29.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Rochester, MN is 24.1% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $51,450 per year in Rochester, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,590.