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Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Highway Maintenance Workers make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$59,580
Median Annual Salary
▲
+2.2% vs 2024
$63,070
Mean Salary
$59,580
Median Salary
$28.64
Hourly Rate
8,150 people work as Highway Maintenance Workers in California
Highway Maintenance Workers salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Highway Maintenance Workers in California earn a median salary of $59,580 per year ($4,965/month).
This is 17.1% above the national average of $50,884.
California ranks #9 out of 49 states for Highway Maintenance Workers pay.
Approximately 8,150 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 2.2% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Highway Maintenance Workers
Maintain highways, municipal and rural roads, airport runways, and rights-of-way. Duties include patching broken or eroded pavement and repairing guard rails, highway markers, and snow fences. May also mow or clear brush from along road, or plow snow from roadway.
Top Skills
Operation and Control
3.62
Operations Monitoring
3.5
Monitoring
3.12
Coordination
3.12
Active Listening
3.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Public Safety and Security
4.23
English Language
3.51
Transportation
3.26
Building and Construction
3.21
Education and Training
3.03
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(88.3% of workers)
Salary Range: Highway Maintenance Workers in California
Salaries for Highway Maintenance Workers in California range from $44,780 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $84,520 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $49,550 and $76,510.
Median $59,580
P10: $44,780P25: $49,550P75: $76,510P90: $84,520
10th
$44,780
25th
$49,550
Median
$59,580
75th
$76,510
90th
$84,520
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$44,780
$21.53
$3,731
25th Percentile
$49,550
$23.82
$4,129
Median (50th)
$59,580
$28.64
$4,965
75th Percentile
$76,510
$36.78
$6,375
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$84,520
$40.63
$7,043
Note: The mean (average) salary of $63,070 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Highway Maintenance Workers make in California?
The median annual salary for Highway Maintenance Workers in California is $59,580 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $63,070.
What is the salary range for a Highway Maintenance Workers in California?
Salaries for Highway Maintenance Workers in California range from $44,780 at the 10th percentile to $84,520 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $49,550 and $76,510.
What is the starting salary for a Highway Maintenance Workers in California?
Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers positions in California typically start around $44,780 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $49,550 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Highway Maintenance Workers in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 8,150 people are employed as Highway Maintenance Workers in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Highway Maintenance Workers in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Highway Maintenance Workers in California is approximately $28.64 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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