Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Tyler, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tyler, TX

Median annual salary $39,740 -19% vs national
Median hourly $19.11
10th percentile $32,910
90th percentile $50,020
Employed locally 40
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,910
    25th
    $35,300
    50th (median)
    $39,740
    75th
    $43,520
    90th
    $50,020

    Tyler economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,923 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 55% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 45% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $48,840
    Sherman-Denison, TX $45,930
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $45,470
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $44,830
    Amarillo, TX $44,370
    Abilene, TX $43,050

    Related occupations in Tyler, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $36,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $62,470
    Electricians $49,300
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $51,580
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $47,050
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $53,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Tyler, TX is $19.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Tyler, TX is 19% 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 Tyler?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $32,910 per year in Tyler, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,300.