Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Staunton, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA

Median annual salary $48,310 -1.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.22
10th percentile $38,670
90th percentile $58,850
Employed locally 70
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,670
    25th
    $46,100
    50th (median)
    $48,310
    75th
    $51,480
    90th
    $58,850

    Staunton economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,949 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 68% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 32% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $76,980
    Vallejo, CA $74,970
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $64,130
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $61,820
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $57,840
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $53,230

    Related occupations in Staunton, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters$50,860
    Construction Laborers$37,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$63,820
    Electricians$56,150
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$47,660
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$49,940

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Staunton, VA is $23.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.71 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Staunton, VA is 1.5% 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 Staunton?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $38,670 per year in Staunton, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,100.