Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $38,490 -21.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.51
10th percentile $36,200
90th percentile $50,240
Employed locally 320
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,200
    25th
    $37,390
    50th (median)
    $38,490
    75th
    $45,170
    90th
    $50,240

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 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 Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $41,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $67,320
    Electricians $53,790
    Carpenters $49,170
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $52,280
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Tampa, FL is $18.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.70 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Tampa, FL is 21.6% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $36,200 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,390.