Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Southwest New York

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

Median annual salary $49,630 +1.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.86
10th percentile $39,630
90th percentile $62,360
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,630
    25th
    $44,560
    50th (median)
    $49,630
    75th
    $53,910
    90th
    $62,360

    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 New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$46,830
    Carpenters$54,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$66,250
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$58,690
    Electricians$70,690
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$61,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Southwest New York is $23.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Southwest New York is 1.1% 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 New York?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $39,630 per year in Southwest New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,560.