Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in South Illinois

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

Median annual salary $57,590 +17.4% vs national
Median hourly $27.69
10th percentile $35,870
90th percentile $84,640
Employed locally 710
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,870
    25th
    $44,360
    50th (median)
    $57,590
    75th
    $63,810
    90th
    $84,640

    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 Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$60,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$90,960
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$78,770
    Electricians$94,110
    Carpenters$67,000
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$75,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in South Illinois is $27.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in South Illinois is 17.4% 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 Illinois?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $35,870 per year in South Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,360.