Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in State College, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • State College, PA

Median annual salary $50,380 +2.7% vs national
Median hourly $24.22
10th percentile $38,200
90th percentile $61,680
Employed locally 140
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,200
    25th
    $46,060
    50th (median)
    $50,380
    75th
    $58,840
    90th
    $61,680

    State College economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,748 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 69% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 31% 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 Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $67,000
    Napa, CA $65,160
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $60,900
    Reading, PA $58,940
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $58,640
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $56,850

    Related occupations in State College, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $55,540
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $60,170
    Carpenters $58,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $79,850
    Electricians $56,160
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $60,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Highway Maintenance Workers make per hour in State College?

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in State College, PA is $24.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.65 or more per hour.

    Is State College above or below average for Highway Maintenance Workers salaries?

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in State College, PA is 2.7% above 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 State College?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $38,200 per year in State College, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,060.