Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $59,970 +22.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.83
10th percentile $43,630
90th percentile $95,150
Employed locally 1,030
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,630
    25th
    $43,630
    50th (median)
    $59,970
    75th
    $79,560
    90th
    $95,150

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 45% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 55% 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 Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $80,950
    Construction Laborers $76,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $103,090
    Electricians $93,750
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $71,700
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $61,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in San Francisco, CA is $28.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.28 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in San Francisco, CA is 22.2% 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 Francisco?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $43,630 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,630.