Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Southeast-Central Idaho

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $52,290 +6.6% vs national
Median hourly $25.14
10th percentile $38,580
90th percentile $65,970
Employed locally 380
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,580
    25th
    $45,570
    50th (median)
    $52,290
    75th
    $55,890
    90th
    $65,970

    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-Central Idaho

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $44,850
    Carpenters $51,670
    Electricians $73,800
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $71,170
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $59,120
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $49,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Highway Maintenance Workers make per hour in Southeast-Central Idaho?

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Southeast-Central Idaho is $25.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.26 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast-Central Idaho above or below average for Highway Maintenance Workers salaries?

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Southeast-Central Idaho is 6.6% 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 Southeast-Central Idaho?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $38,580 per year in Southeast-Central Idaho. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,570.