Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in South Central Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $51,760 +5.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.88
10th percentile $44,390
90th percentile $59,950
Employed locally 640
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,390
    25th
    $47,630
    50th (median)
    $51,760
    75th
    $57,980
    90th
    $59,950

    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

    Related occupations in South Central Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $50,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $76,910
    Carpenters $57,500
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $68,560
    Electricians $63,540
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $66,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Highway Maintenance Workers make per hour in South Central Wisconsin?

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in South Central Wisconsin is $24.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.83 or more per hour.

    Is South Central Wisconsin above or below average for Highway Maintenance Workers salaries?

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in South Central Wisconsin is 5.5% 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 South Central Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $44,390 per year in South Central Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,630.