Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Southwest Montana

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

Median annual salary $61,090 +24.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.37
10th percentile $47,910
90th percentile $62,420
Employed locally 130
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,910
    25th
    $56,920
    50th (median)
    $61,090
    75th
    $61,930
    90th
    $62,420

    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 Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $47,980
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $57,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $71,090
    Carpenters $58,470
    Electricians $63,790
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $75,460

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Southwest Montana is $29.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Southwest Montana is 24.5% 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 Montana?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $47,910 per year in Southwest Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,920.