Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Southwest Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $60,900 +24.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.28
10th percentile $50,670
90th percentile $67,640
Employed locally 460
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,670
    25th
    $52,980
    50th (median)
    $60,900
    75th
    $63,160
    90th
    $67,640

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $50,340
    Carpenters $48,590
    Electricians $66,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $81,970
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $63,130
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $57,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Southwest Minnesota is $29.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Southwest Minnesota is 24.1% 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 Minnesota?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $50,670 per year in Southwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,980.