How much does a highway maintenance worker make in California?
$59,580a year
Median yearly pay for highway maintenance workers in California. That is $28.64 an hour or $4,965 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.64
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 8,150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,780Median: $59,580Highest 10%: $84,520
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,780 | $21.53 | |
| 25th | $49,550 | $23.82 | |
| Median | $59,580 | $28.64 | |
| 75th | $76,510 | $36.78 | |
| 90th | $84,520 | $40.63 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $79,000 |
| Vallejo, CA | $76,510 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $68,720 |
| Napa, CA | $66,830 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $66,550 |
| Salinas, CA | $64,160 |
| Sacramento, CA | $63,880 |
| Riverside, CA | $61,190 |
| Redding, CA | $60,010 |
| San Francisco, CA | $59,500 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $59,500 |
| Stockton, CA | $59,500 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $58,540 |
| Modesto, CA | $56,670 |
| Oxnard, CA | $56,670 |
| San Diego, CA | $56,670 |
| Chico, CA | $54,480 |
| El Centro, CA | $54,480 |
| Fresno, CA | $54,480 |
| Visalia, CA | $53,360 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $50,200 |
| Yuba City, CA | $50,180 |
| Merced, CA | $49,240 |
| Hanford, CA | $47,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for highway maintenance workers.
| 6. Massachusetts | $61,500 |
| 7. Montana | $60,960 |
| 8. North Dakota | $60,630 |
| 9. California | $59,580 |
| 10. Iowa | $58,490 |
| 11. Vermont | $58,460 |
| 12. Wisconsin | $58,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a highway maintenance worker make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $28.64 ($59,580 a year).
Do highway maintenance workers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $59,580 against $50,260 nationally, 19% more.
Where does California rank for highway maintenance worker pay?
California ranks 9 of 49 states.
Which city in California pays highway maintenance workers the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $79,000 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.