Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Wichita Falls, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita Falls, TX

Median annual salary $33,500 -31.7% vs national
Median hourly $16.11
10th percentile $29,550
90th percentile $47,230
Employed locally 50
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,550
    25th
    $33,270
    50th (median)
    $33,500
    75th
    $41,870
    90th
    $47,230

    Wichita Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,618 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 53% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 47% 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 Wichita Falls, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $34,780
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $58,870
    Electricians $46,950
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $48,720
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $41,810
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $43,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Highway Maintenance Workers make per hour in Wichita Falls?

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Wichita Falls, TX is $16.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.84 or more per hour.

    Is Wichita Falls above or below average for Highway Maintenance Workers salaries?

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Wichita Falls, TX is 31.7% 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 Wichita Falls?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $29,550 per year in Wichita Falls, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,270.