Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Southern Vermont

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

Median annual salary $54,700 +11.5% vs national
Median hourly $26.30
10th percentile $44,550
90th percentile $73,050
Employed locally 400
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,550
    25th
    $49,240
    50th (median)
    $54,700
    75th
    $59,600
    90th
    $73,050

    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 Vermont

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $61,660
    Construction Laborers $46,330
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $55,100
    Electricians $59,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $77,910
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $48,590

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Southern Vermont is $26.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Southern Vermont is 11.5% 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 Southern Vermont?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $44,550 per year in Southern Vermont. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,240.