Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Southwest Missouri

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

Median annual salary $42,850 -12.7% vs national
Median hourly $20.60
10th percentile $34,340
90th percentile $51,130
Employed locally 310
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,340
    25th
    $39,690
    50th (median)
    $42,850
    75th
    $47,260
    90th
    $51,130

    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 Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $46,010
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $50,870
    Carpenters $46,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $63,260
    Electricians $51,230
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $47,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Southwest Missouri is $20.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Southwest Missouri is 12.7% 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 Missouri?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $34,340 per year in Southwest Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,690.