Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Southeast Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $34,920 -28.8% vs national
Median hourly $16.79
10th percentile $26,010
90th percentile $50,480
Employed locally 280
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,010
    25th
    $29,070
    50th (median)
    $34,920
    75th
    $39,470
    90th
    $50,480

    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 Southeast Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$33,660
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$38,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$60,670
    Carpenters$43,900
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$48,400
    Electricians$48,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Highway Maintenance Workers make per hour in Southeast Alabama?

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Southeast Alabama is $16.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.36 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Alabama above or below average for Highway Maintenance Workers salaries?

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Southeast Alabama is 28.8% 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 Southeast Alabama?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $26,010 per year in Southeast Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,070.