Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Wausau, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wausau, WI

Median annual salary $51,420 +4.8% vs national
Median hourly $24.72
10th percentile $44,450
90th percentile $60,740
Employed locally 160
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,450
    25th
    $46,780
    50th (median)
    $51,420
    75th
    $56,900
    90th
    $60,740

    Wausau economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,185 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 67% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 33% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $64,330
    Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $62,710
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $62,200
    Kenosha, WI $62,170
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $60,900
    Madison, WI $60,860

    Related occupations in Wausau, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians$77,910
    Carpenters$49,230
    Construction Laborers$51,310
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$77,730
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$78,250
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$81,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Wausau, WI is $24.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Wausau, WI is 4.8% above 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 Wausau?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $44,450 per year in Wausau, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,780.