Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Santa Fe, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Fe, NM

Median annual salary $46,340 -5.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.28
10th percentile $37,520
90th percentile $59,060
Employed locally 80
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,520
    25th
    $44,790
    50th (median)
    $46,340
    75th
    $52,150
    90th
    $59,060

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 62% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 38% 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
    Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area $64,890
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $62,700
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $62,540
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $62,280
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $61,970
    Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area $61,780

    Related occupations in Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $43,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $63,320
    Carpenters $50,240
    Electricians $60,470
    Roofers $44,990
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $51,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Highway Maintenance Workers make per hour in Santa Fe?

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Santa Fe, NM is $22.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.67 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Fe above or below average for Highway Maintenance Workers salaries?

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Santa Fe, NM is 5.6% 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 Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $37,520 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,790.