Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Syracuse, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Syracuse, NY

Median annual salary $50,250 +2.4% vs national
Median hourly $24.16
10th percentile $43,090
90th percentile $62,050
Employed locally 850
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,090
    25th
    $45,410
    50th (median)
    $50,250
    75th
    $57,640
    90th
    $62,050

    Syracuse economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,558 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
    Albany, OR $62,830
    Kingston, NY $59,880
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $58,960
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $57,830
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $54,260

    Related occupations in Syracuse, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$48,100
    Carpenters$59,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$78,670
    Electricians$72,310
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$65,060
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$62,750

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Syracuse, NY is $24.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Syracuse, NY is 2.4% 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 Syracuse?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $43,090 per year in Syracuse, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,410.