Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Southwest Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $34,290 -30.1% vs national
Median hourly $16.49
10th percentile $27,260
90th percentile $48,040
Employed locally 280
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,260
    25th
    $29,360
    50th (median)
    $34,290
    75th
    $38,530
    90th
    $48,040

    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 Southwest Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $33,610
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $40,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $60,430
    Electricians $59,340
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $56,530
    Carpenters $48,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Highway Maintenance Workers make per hour in Southwest Alabama?

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Southwest Alabama is $16.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.76 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Alabama above or below average for Highway Maintenance Workers salaries?

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Southwest Alabama is 30.1% 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 Southwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $27,260 per year in Southwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,360.