Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Stockton, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Stockton-Lodi, CA

Median annual salary $57,210 +16.6% vs national
Median hourly $27.50
10th percentile $42,890
90th percentile $78,750
Employed locally 140
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,890
    25th
    $53,370
    50th (median)
    $57,210
    75th
    $62,800
    90th
    $78,750

    Stockton economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,531 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 65% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 35% 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $74,720
    Salinas, CA $67,760
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $67,000
    Napa, CA $65,160

    Related occupations in Stockton, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $53,430
    Carpenters $63,250
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $84,240
    Electricians $74,800
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $78,670
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $48,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Stockton, CA is $27.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.61 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Stockton, CA is 16.6% 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 Stockton?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $42,890 per year in Stockton, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,370.