Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Tallahassee, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tallahassee, FL

Median annual salary $34,290 -30.1% vs national
Median hourly $16.49
10th percentile $29,640
90th percentile $44,840
Employed locally 30
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,640
    25th
    $32,120
    50th (median)
    $34,290
    75th
    $41,840
    90th
    $44,840

    Tallahassee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,078 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 54% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 46% 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
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $54,260
    Flagstaff, AZ $50,850
    Flint, MI $50,180
    Wildwood-The Villages, FL $43,960
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $43,120
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $42,130

    Related occupations in Tallahassee, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $37,440
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $63,940
    Electricians $47,820
    Carpenters $45,760
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $43,730
    Roofers $43,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Tallahassee, FL is $16.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Tallahassee, FL is 30.1% 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 Tallahassee?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $29,640 per year in Tallahassee, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,120.