Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Spartanburg, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Spartanburg, SC

Median annual salary $41,590 -15.2% vs national
Median hourly $20.00
10th percentile $34,840
90th percentile $46,490
Employed locally 70
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,840
    25th
    $34,840
    50th (median)
    $41,590
    75th
    $43,340
    90th
    $46,490

    Spartanburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,440 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 67% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 33% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Highway Maintenance Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $59,970
    Wisconsin $54,780
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $54,260
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $51,760
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $51,580
    Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC $50,700

    Related occupations in Spartanburg, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $40,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $75,410
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $47,690
    Electricians $63,010
    Carpenters $48,730
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $57,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Highway Maintenance Workers make per hour in Spartanburg?

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Spartanburg, SC is $20.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.24 or more per hour.

    Is Spartanburg above or below average for Highway Maintenance Workers salaries?

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Spartanburg, SC is 15.2% 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 Spartanburg?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $34,840 per year in Spartanburg, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,840.