Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Waco, TX

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

Median annual salary $36,970 -24.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.78
10th percentile $30,560
90th percentile $47,860
Employed locally 90
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,560
    25th
    $35,950
    50th (median)
    $36,970
    75th
    $41,760
    90th
    $47,860

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 58% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 42% 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 Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $37,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $64,630
    Electricians $48,040
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,670
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $49,080
    Carpenters $44,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Waco, TX is $17.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Waco, TX is 24.7% 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $30,560 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,950.