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

    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 San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $73,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $93,710
    Construction Laborers $58,600
    Electricians $75,640
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $66,130
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $50,170

    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.