Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sioux City, IA-NE-SD

Median annual salary $53,880 +9.8% vs national
Median hourly $25.91
10th percentile $38,730
90th percentile $63,240
Employed locally 190
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,730
    25th
    $44,340
    50th (median)
    $53,880
    75th
    $59,000
    90th
    $63,240

    Sioux City economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,027 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 75% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 25% 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
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $69,060
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $64,880
    Dubuque, IA $60,940
    Peoria, IL $59,460
    California $58,300
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $58,270

    Related occupations in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$47,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$77,970
    Carpenters$49,160
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$60,150
    Electricians$62,320
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$58,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Highway Maintenance Workers make per hour in Sioux City?

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD is $25.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.09 or more per hour.

    Is Sioux City above or below average for Highway Maintenance Workers salaries?

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD is 9.8% 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 Sioux City?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $38,730 per year in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,340.