Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Southwest Louisiana

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

Median annual salary $34,050 -30.6% vs national
Median hourly $16.37
10th percentile $21,590
90th percentile $45,070
Employed locally 90
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,590
    25th
    $28,510
    50th (median)
    $34,050
    75th
    $36,330
    90th
    $45,070

    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 Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $45,160
    Electricians $54,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $62,630
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $38,440
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $43,440
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $41,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Southwest Louisiana is $16.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.31 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Southwest Louisiana is 30.6% 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 Louisiana?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $21,590 per year in Southwest Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,510.