Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Yuba City, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yuba City, CA

Median annual salary $50,180 +2.3% vs national
Median hourly $24.13
10th percentile $42,890
90th percentile $73,990
Employed locally 100
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,890
    25th
    $48,280
    50th (median)
    $50,180
    75th
    $65,330
    90th
    $73,990

    Yuba City economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,762 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $76,980
    Vallejo, CA $74,970
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $74,720
    Salinas, CA $67,760
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $67,000
    Napa, CA $65,160

    Related occupations in Yuba City, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $49,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $84,520
    Carpenters $72,230
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $68,630
    Electricians $72,660
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $63,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Highway Maintenance Workers make per hour in Yuba City?

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Yuba City, CA is $24.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.50 or more per hour.

    Is Yuba City above or below average for Highway Maintenance Workers salaries?

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Yuba City, CA is 2.3% 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 Yuba City?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $42,890 per year in Yuba City, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,280.