Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Sandusky, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sandusky, OH

Median annual salary $46,790 -4.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.49
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $61,580
Employed locally 100
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $37,850
    50th (median)
    $46,790
    75th
    $56,000
    90th
    $61,580

    Sandusky economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,687 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 66% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 34% 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
    Johnson City, TN $56,220
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $52,620
    Toledo, OH $52,160
    Cleveland, OH $50,490
    Akron, OH $49,900
    Lima, OH $49,680

    Related occupations in Sandusky, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $71,020
    Construction Laborers $50,280
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $56,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $72,980
    Carpenters $56,130
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $61,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Highway Maintenance Workers make per hour in Sandusky?

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Sandusky, OH is $22.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.39 or more per hour.

    Is Sandusky above or below average for Highway Maintenance Workers salaries?

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Sandusky, OH is 4.6% below 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 Sandusky?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Sandusky, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,850.