Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $41,460 -15.5% vs national
Median hourly $19.93
10th percentile $35,880
90th percentile $51,490
Employed locally 390
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,880
    25th
    $37,650
    50th (median)
    $41,460
    75th
    $47,540
    90th
    $51,490

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 56% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 44% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $48,840
    Sherman-Denison, TX $45,930
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $45,470
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $44,830
    Amarillo, TX $44,370
    Abilene, TX $43,050

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$37,770
    Electricians$52,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$72,180
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$49,040
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$58,530
    Carpenters$47,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Highway Maintenance Workers make per hour in San Antonio?

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in San Antonio, TX is $19.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.29 or more per hour.

    Is San Antonio above or below average for Highway Maintenance Workers salaries?

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in San Antonio, TX is 15.5% below 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $35,880 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,650.