Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $64,260 +31% vs national
Median hourly $30.89
10th percentile $42,900
90th percentile $79,770
Employed locally 480
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,900
    25th
    $50,180
    50th (median)
    $64,260
    75th
    $75,720
    90th
    $79,770

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 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
    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 Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $77,100
    Construction Laborers $60,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $98,800
    Electricians $75,780
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $63,800
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $81,330

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Sacramento, CA is $30.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.19 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Sacramento, CA is 31% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $42,900 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,180.