Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Southeast Oklahoma

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

Median annual salary $34,340 -30% vs national
Median hourly $16.51
10th percentile $31,080
90th percentile $45,240
Employed locally 730
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,080
    25th
    $31,270
    50th (median)
    $34,340
    75th
    $41,310
    90th
    $45,240

    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 Oklahoma

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $61,440
    Construction Laborers $38,410
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $45,130
    Electricians $59,830
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $46,410
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $48,880

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Southeast Oklahoma is $16.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Southeast Oklahoma is 30% 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 Oklahoma?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $31,080 per year in Southeast Oklahoma. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,270.