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Highway Maintenance Workers in Idaho
Considering a career as a Highway Maintenance Worker in Idaho?
You’re in luck! Jobs for Highway Maintenance Workers in Idaho are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Highway Maintenance Workers in Idaho is growing faster than average.
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Highway Maintenance Workers in Idaho earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Highway Maintenance Workers Work in Idaho?
In 2018, there were 1,070 Highway Maintenance Workers working in the state.
There were 1,220 Highway Maintenance Workers employed in this state in 2017.
That’s a decline of 150 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 2,080 Highway Maintenance Workers working in it, which means Idaho has fewer Highway Maintenance Workers than average.
Job Projections for Idaho
Jobs for Highway Maintenance Workers in this state are growing at a rate of 8.1% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 6.9%.
Idaho Annual Job Openings
The BLS is projecting 140 annual Highway Maintenance Workers job openings in Idaho, and 1,330 total jobs in the year 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 16,500 annual jobs and 160,200 total jobs in 2026.
What do Highway Maintenance Workers Make in Idaho?
In 2018 wages for Highway Maintenance Workers ranged from $29,770 to $52,360 with $40,530 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $14.31 to $25.18. The median hourly rate was $19.48.
Workers in this field were paid a median of $18.03 an hour in 2017.
The hourly rate grew by $1.45.
The median salary in Idaho is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top Idaho Metros for Highway Maintenance Workers
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Highway Maintenance Workers.
| Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Boise City, ID | 170 | $41,340 |
| Coeur d’Alene, ID | 90 | $42,160 |
| Logan, UT-ID | 60 | $40,920 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | 60 | $40,280 |
| Lewiston, ID-WA | 60 | $49,800 |
Top States for Highway Maintenance Workers Employment
View the list below to see where most Highway Maintenance Workers work.
| State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 14,920 | $44,620 |
| Pennsylvania | 12,140 | $42,020 |
| Ohio | 7,770 | $41,190 |
| Illinois | 7,760 | $48,490 |
| Texas | 6,650 | $35,270 |
| Missouri | 6,090 | $34,590 |
| Wisconsin | 5,700 | $44,160 |
| Minnesota | 4,960 | $50,590 |
| California | 4,930 | $54,950 |
| North Carolina | 4,500 | $35,070 |
| Indiana | 4,150 | $35,810 |
| New Jersey | 4,130 | $44,270 |
| Virginia | 3,610 | $36,640 |
| Iowa | 3,560 | $46,810 |
| Alabama | 3,410 | $29,660 |
| Arkansas | 3,160 | $30,610 |
| Michigan | 3,020 | $44,160 |
| Oklahoma | 2,940 | $32,960 |
| Colorado | 2,840 | $41,890 |
| Georgia | 2,830 | $28,580 |
Below are the states where Highway Maintenance Workers get paid the most:
| State | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|
| California | $54,950 |
| Connecticut | $53,190 |
| Oregon | $51,350 |
| Minnesota | $50,590 |
| Washington | $49,870 |
| Massachusetts | $48,670 |
| Illinois | $48,490 |
| Iowa | $46,810 |
| North Dakota | $46,590 |
| Montana | $44,740 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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