Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Yuma, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yuma, AZ

Median annual salary $46,270 -5.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.25
10th percentile $32,060
90th percentile $50,850
Employed locally 100
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,060
    25th
    $39,890
    50th (median)
    $46,270
    75th
    $48,750
    90th
    $50,850

    Yuma economic context

    Unemployment rate 12.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,417 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $50,850
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $50,850
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $50,660
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $49,240
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $48,320
    Tucson, AZ $46,710

    Related occupations in Yuma, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $39,800
    Carpenters $45,850
    Electricians $56,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $68,410
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $53,360
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $47,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Yuma, AZ is $22.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Yuma, AZ is 5.7% 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 Yuma?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $32,060 per year in Yuma, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,890.