Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Southeast Iowa

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

Median annual salary $57,080 +16.3% vs national
Median hourly $27.44
10th percentile $45,840
90th percentile $61,670
Employed locally 820
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,840
    25th
    $49,880
    50th (median)
    $57,080
    75th
    $59,880
    90th
    $61,670

    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 Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$46,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$69,720
    Carpenters$47,580
    Electricians$63,850
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$58,570
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$58,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Southeast Iowa is $27.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.34 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Southeast Iowa is 16.3% 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 Iowa?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $45,840 per year in Southeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,880.