Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Wenatchee, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA

Median annual salary $61,050 +24.4% vs national
Median hourly $29.35
10th percentile $53,950
90th percentile $72,090
Employed locally 90
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,950
    25th
    $58,380
    50th (median)
    $61,050
    75th
    $69,060
    90th
    $72,090

    Wenatchee economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,007 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 77% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 23% 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
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $69,060
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $69,060
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $68,810
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $64,330
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $64,130
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $63,550

    Related occupations in Wenatchee, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $51,490
    Electricians $102,160
    Carpenters $60,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $94,270
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $76,050
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $62,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Wenatchee, WA is $29.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Wenatchee, WA is 24.4% 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 Wenatchee?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $53,950 per year in Wenatchee, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,380.