Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $46,710 -4.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.46
10th percentile $37,070
90th percentile $57,890
Employed locally 120
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,070
    25th
    $37,840
    50th (median)
    $46,710
    75th
    $51,360
    90th
    $57,890

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 69% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 31% 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $50,850
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $50,850
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $50,660
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $49,240
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $48,320
    Yuma, AZ $46,270

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$43,270
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$72,370
    Carpenters$47,720
    Electricians$56,880
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$57,100
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$58,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Tucson, AZ is $22.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.32 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Tucson, AZ is 4.8% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $37,070 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,840.