Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in South Florida

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

Median annual salary $41,180 -16.1% vs national
Median hourly $19.80
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $60,930
Employed locally 100
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $31,350
    50th (median)
    $41,180
    75th
    $47,650
    90th
    $60,930

    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 Florida

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$43,290
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$72,110
    Carpenters$50,160
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$47,530
    Electricians$51,810
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance$46,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in South Florida is $19.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in South Florida is 16.1% 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 South Florida?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in South Florida. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,350.