Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in South Nebraska

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

Median annual salary $47,080 -4.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.64
10th percentile $38,810
90th percentile $51,940
Employed locally 1,100
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,810
    25th
    $42,820
    50th (median)
    $47,080
    75th
    $48,310
    90th
    $51,940

    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 Nebraska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $46,020
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $70,180
    Carpenters $45,980
    Electricians $50,040
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $47,150
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $51,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in South Nebraska is $22.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in South Nebraska is 4.1% 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 Nebraska?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $38,810 per year in South Nebraska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,820.