Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Southwest Oklahoma

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

Median annual salary $36,930 -24.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.76
10th percentile $29,130
90th percentile $44,240
Employed locally 320
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,130
    25th
    $32,510
    50th (median)
    $36,930
    75th
    $42,210
    90th
    $44,240

    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 Oklahoma

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $69,560
    Construction Laborers $37,480
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $46,140
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $47,840
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $42,940
    Electricians $56,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Southwest Oklahoma is $17.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Southwest Oklahoma is 24.7% 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 Oklahoma?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $29,130 per year in Southwest Oklahoma. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,510.