Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Western Wisconsin

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

Median annual salary $51,580 +5.1% vs national
Median hourly $24.80
10th percentile $43,290
90th percentile $59,260
Employed locally 530
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,290
    25th
    $47,940
    50th (median)
    $51,580
    75th
    $56,140
    90th
    $59,260

    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 Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$52,620
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$63,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$78,060
    Carpenters$49,300
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$73,790
    Electricians$67,750

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Western Wisconsin is $24.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Western Wisconsin is 5.1% 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 Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $43,290 per year in Western Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,940.