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

    Top-paying metros for Highway Maintenance Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $68,810

    Nearby metros — Highway Maintenance Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $64,880

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $95,020
    Carpenters $78,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $126,570
    Construction Laborers $71,820
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $59,240
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $90,220

    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.