Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Salinas, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salinas, CA

Median annual salary $67,760 +38.1% vs national
Median hourly $32.58
10th percentile $48,020
90th percentile $78,750
Employed locally 130
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,020
    25th
    $57,210
    50th (median)
    $67,760
    75th
    $75,390
    90th
    $78,750

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 72% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 28% 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
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $67,000
    Napa, CA $65,160
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $64,880

    Related occupations in Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $74,270
    Construction Laborers $57,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $92,300
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $56,820
    Electricians $77,890
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $64,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Salinas, CA is $32.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Salinas, CA is 38.1% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $48,020 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,210.