Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $55,490 +13.1% vs national
Median hourly $26.68
10th percentile $43,140
90th percentile $64,690
Employed locally 310
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,140
    25th
    $48,460
    50th (median)
    $55,490
    75th
    $61,840
    90th
    $64,690

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 58% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 42% 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
    Connecticut $63,770
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $62,700
    Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area $61,090
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $60,900
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $60,900
    Duluth, MN-WI $60,590

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $47,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,220
    Carpenters $59,410
    Electricians $63,430
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $66,090
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $60,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Highway Maintenance Workers make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Salt Lake City, UT is $26.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.31 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Highway Maintenance Workers salaries?

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 13.1% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $43,140 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,460.