Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Tulsa, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tulsa, OK

Median annual salary $39,890 -18.7% vs national
Median hourly $19.18
10th percentile $29,320
90th percentile $47,370
Employed locally 440
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,320
    25th
    $36,560
    50th (median)
    $39,890
    75th
    $45,900
    90th
    $47,370

    Tulsa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 59% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 41% 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
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $61,820
    Oklahoma City, OK $46,020
    Roanoke, VA $45,910
    Lawton, OK $40,260
    Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $39,760
    Oklahoma $38,780

    Related occupations in Tulsa, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $43,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $73,270
    Electricians $60,370
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,610
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $49,210
    Carpenters $48,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Tulsa, OK is $19.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Tulsa, OK is 18.7% 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 Tulsa?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $29,320 per year in Tulsa, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,560.