Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Rochester, NY

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

Median annual salary $52,420 +6.8% vs national
Median hourly $25.20
10th percentile $43,170
90th percentile $64,380
Employed locally 1,170
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,170
    25th
    $48,630
    50th (median)
    $52,420
    75th
    $61,630
    90th
    $64,380

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,438 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
    Albany, OR $62,830
    Kingston, NY $59,880
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $58,960
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $57,830
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $54,260

    Related occupations in Rochester, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $50,400
    Electricians $74,730
    Carpenters $58,250
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $79,410
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $66,250
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $67,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Rochester, NY is $25.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Rochester, NY is 6.8% 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 $43,170 per year in Rochester, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,630.