Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Valdosta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Valdosta, GA

Median annual salary $32,100 -34.6% vs national
Median hourly $15.43
10th percentile $30,690
90th percentile $42,690
Employed locally 40
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,690
    25th
    $31,310
    50th (median)
    $32,100
    75th
    $36,520
    90th
    $42,690

    Valdosta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,581 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
    Sheboygan, WI $57,920
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $56,510
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $54,390
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $52,170
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $49,920
    Michigan $49,600

    Related occupations in Valdosta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians$50,820
    Construction Laborers$36,020
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$60,860
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$38,310
    Helpers--Electricians$35,690
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$46,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Valdosta, GA is $15.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.52 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Valdosta, GA is 34.6% 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 Valdosta?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $30,690 per year in Valdosta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,310.