Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Southwest Colorado

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

Median annual salary $56,470 +15.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.15
10th percentile $46,210
90th percentile $60,190
Employed locally 210
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,210
    25th
    $50,810
    50th (median)
    $56,470
    75th
    $57,250
    90th
    $60,190

    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 Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$47,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$75,470
    Carpenters$59,850
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$56,060
    Electricians$60,130
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$60,540

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Southwest Colorado is $27.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Southwest Colorado is 15.1% 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 Southwest Colorado?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $46,210 per year in Southwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,810.