Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Southwest Maine

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

Median annual salary $46,500 -5.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.36
10th percentile $38,080
90th percentile $51,900
Employed locally 420
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,080
    25th
    $39,400
    50th (median)
    $46,500
    75th
    $50,010
    90th
    $51,900

    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 Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters$57,620
    Construction Laborers$45,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$66,770
    Electricians$67,220
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$61,340
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$53,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Southwest Maine is $22.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.73 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Southwest Maine is 5.2% 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 Maine?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $38,080 per year in Southwest Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,400.