Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Southern Ohio

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

Median annual salary $44,720 -8.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.50
10th percentile $28,400
90th percentile $58,670
Employed locally 430
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,400
    25th
    $38,900
    50th (median)
    $44,720
    75th
    $50,560
    90th
    $58,670

    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 Southern Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $48,170
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $54,270
    Carpenters $58,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $75,130
    Electricians $61,400
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $63,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Southern Ohio is $21.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Southern Ohio is 8.9% 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 Ohio?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $28,400 per year in Southern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,900.