Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Sierra Vista, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ

Median annual salary $50,850 +3.6% vs national
Median hourly $24.45
10th percentile $33,020
90th percentile $51,860
Employed locally 30
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,020
    25th
    $46,710
    50th (median)
    $50,850
    75th
    $51,360
    90th
    $51,860

    Sierra Vista economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,970 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 86% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 14% 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $50,850
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $50,660
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $49,240
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $48,320
    Tucson, AZ $46,710
    Yuma, AZ $46,270

    Related occupations in Sierra Vista, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $44,610
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $74,760
    Carpenters $42,640
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $50,360
    Electricians $55,200
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $47,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Highway Maintenance Workers make per hour in Sierra Vista?

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Sierra Vista, AZ is $24.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.99 or more per hour.

    Is Sierra Vista above or below average for Highway Maintenance Workers salaries?

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Sierra Vista, AZ is 3.6% 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 Sierra Vista?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $33,020 per year in Sierra Vista, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,710.