Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Terre Haute, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Terre Haute, IN

Median annual salary $44,660 -9% vs national
Median hourly $21.47
10th percentile $39,060
90th percentile $53,310
Employed locally 160
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,060
    25th
    $40,090
    50th (median)
    $44,660
    75th
    $49,770
    90th
    $53,310

    Terre Haute economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,380 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 81% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 19% 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
    Salinas, CA $67,760
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $64,760
    Washington $63,420
    Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $62,710
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $62,540
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $61,050

    Related occupations in Terre Haute, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $47,030
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $88,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $76,350
    Electricians $77,730
    Carpenters $55,250
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $61,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Highway Maintenance Workers make per hour in Terre Haute?

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Terre Haute, IN is $21.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.37 or more per hour.

    Is Terre Haute above or below average for Highway Maintenance Workers salaries?

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Terre Haute, IN is 9% 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 Terre Haute?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $39,060 per year in Terre Haute, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,090.