Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Western Washington

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western Washington nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $62,540 +27.5% vs national
Median hourly $30.07
10th percentile $51,760
90th percentile $75,320
Employed locally 370
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,760
    25th
    $57,480
    50th (median)
    $62,540
    75th
    $66,490
    90th
    $75,320

    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

    Related occupations in Western Washington

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $48,630
    Carpenters $62,140
    Electricians $78,420
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $72,740
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $83,200
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $49,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Highway Maintenance Workers make per hour in Western Washington?

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Western Washington is $30.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.03 or more per hour.

    Is Western Washington above or below average for Highway Maintenance Workers salaries?

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Western Washington is 27.5% 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 Western Washington?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $51,760 per year in Western Washington. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,480.