Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Southern Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,180 -5.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.20
10th percentile $41,540
90th percentile $54,150
Employed locally 550
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,540
    25th
    $44,020
    50th (median)
    $46,180
    75th
    $51,760
    90th
    $54,150

    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 Southern Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $48,270
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $64,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,250
    Electricians $66,560
    Carpenters $51,920
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $61,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Highway Maintenance Workers make per hour in Southern Indiana?

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Southern Indiana is $22.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.93 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Indiana above or below average for Highway Maintenance Workers salaries?

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Southern Indiana is 5.9% 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 Southern Indiana?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $41,540 per year in Southern Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,020.