Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $54,480 +11% vs national
Median hourly $26.19
10th percentile $47,790
90th percentile $80,770
Employed locally 330
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,790
    25th
    $49,410
    50th (median)
    $54,480
    75th
    $67,950
    90th
    $80,770

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 53% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 47% below the area median household income

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in San Diego, CA is $26.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in San Diego, CA is 11% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $47,790 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,410.