Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $64,880 +32.2% vs national
Median hourly $31.19
10th percentile $50,040
90th percentile $79,990
Employed locally 90
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,040
    25th
    $54,480
    50th (median)
    $64,880
    75th
    $79,990
    90th
    $79,990

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 68% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 32% 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
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $67,000
    Napa, CA $65,160

    Related occupations in Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $56,490
    Carpenters $63,040
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $49,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $90,050
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $60,790
    Electricians $75,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Santa Maria, CA is $31.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Santa Maria, CA is 32.2% 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 Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $50,040 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,480.