Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $76,980 +56.9% vs national
Median hourly $37.01
10th percentile $55,320
90th percentile $134,580
Employed locally 350
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,320
    25th
    $57,460
    50th (median)
    $76,980
    75th
    $99,440
    90th
    $134,580

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 49% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 51% below the area median household income

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in San Jose, CA is $37.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.37 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in San Jose, CA is 56.9% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $55,320 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,460.