Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $67,000 +36.5% vs national
Median hourly $32.21
10th percentile $50,180
90th percentile $76,730
Employed locally 110
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,180
    25th
    $54,480
    50th (median)
    $67,000
    75th
    $75,000
    90th
    $76,730

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 72% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 28% 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
    Napa, CA $65,160
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $64,880

    Related occupations in San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $60,320
    Carpenters $72,440
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $92,830
    Electricians $80,070
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $83,780
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $57,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in San Luis Obispo, CA is $32.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 36.5% 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 Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $50,180 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,480.