Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $42,420 -13.6% vs national
Median hourly $20.40
10th percentile $35,970
90th percentile $60,050
Employed locally 600
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,970
    25th
    $37,630
    50th (median)
    $42,420
    75th
    $49,800
    90th
    $60,050

    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 Southwestern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$49,310
    Construction Laborers$45,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$77,210
    Electricians$67,860
    Carpenters$49,070
    Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining$65,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Highway Maintenance Workers make per hour in Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Southwestern Pennsylvania is $20.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.40 or more per hour.

    Is Southwestern Pennsylvania above or below average for Highway Maintenance Workers salaries?

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania is 13.6% 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 Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $35,970 per year in Southwestern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,630.