Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Southwest Virginia

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

Median annual salary $47,480 -3.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.83
10th percentile $39,530
90th percentile $80,810
Employed locally 460
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,530
    25th
    $44,310
    50th (median)
    $47,480
    75th
    $53,400
    90th
    $80,810

    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 Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$65,560
    Construction Laborers$38,020
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$52,100
    Carpenters$45,080
    Electricians$66,690
    Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$50,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Southwest Virginia is $22.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Southwest Virginia is 3.2% 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 Virginia?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $39,530 per year in Southwest Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,310.