Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in St. Joseph, MO-KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Joseph, MO-KS

Median annual salary $46,280 -5.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.25
10th percentile $37,130
90th percentile $57,430
Employed locally 120
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,130
    25th
    $42,850
    50th (median)
    $46,280
    75th
    $50,610
    90th
    $57,430

    St. Joseph economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,900 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 74% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 26% 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
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $63,550
    Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $62,710
    Modesto, CA $61,670
    Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area $61,090
    Montana $60,730
    East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area $60,460

    Related occupations in St. Joseph, MO-KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $81,530
    Construction Laborers $50,820
    Carpenters $56,050
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $56,250
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $84,510
    Sheet Metal Workers $81,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Highway Maintenance Workers make per hour in St. Joseph?

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in St. Joseph, MO-KS is $22.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.92 or more per hour.

    Is St. Joseph above or below average for Highway Maintenance Workers salaries?

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in St. Joseph, MO-KS is 5.7% 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 St. Joseph?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $37,130 per year in St. Joseph, MO-KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,850.