Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in South Georgia

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

Median annual salary $33,520 -31.7% vs national
Median hourly $16.11
10th percentile $27,630
90th percentile $43,530
Employed locally 350
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,630
    25th
    $29,990
    50th (median)
    $33,520
    75th
    $39,750
    90th
    $43,530

    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 Georgia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $35,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $63,490
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $38,120
    Electricians $59,090
    Carpenters $47,220
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $54,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in South Georgia is $16.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.54 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in South Georgia is 31.7% 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 Georgia?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $27,630 per year in South Georgia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,990.