DOL Filings vs BLS Survey
What Employers File with DOL
This figure comes from 82 employer filings with the US Department of Labor under legal obligation. Employers file this salary when sponsoring workers for PERM green cards or H-1B visas.
What BLS Says the Market Pays
This figure comes from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey of 151,750 establishments. This is an independent survey-based estimate of what all workers in this occupation earn.
Salary Distribution
Top Paying Employers for Highway Maintenance Workers
Ranked by median salary from DOL filings| Rank | Employer | Median Salary | Filings | vs Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diamond Surface, Inc. | $47,840 | 6 | -2.5% |
| 2 | GPM, INC. | $39,978 | 16 | -18.5% |
| 3 | CAM CONTRACTING LLC | $38,293 | 40 | -22% |
| 4 | Professional Traffic Control | $24,398 | 14 | -50.3% |
Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs National | Filings | Employers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Alton, MI | $39,978 | +4.4% | 16 | 1 |
Salary Trend - DOL Data
Education Requirements
From PERM filingsFor Highway Maintenance Workers positions, 0% of PERM filings required a Bachelor's degree, 0% required a Master's degree, and 100% required no formal degree.
Education by Top Employer
Most common minimum education from PERM filings| Employer | Most Common Education | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| CAM CONTRACTING LLC | None | $38,293 |
| GPM, INC. | None | $39,978 |
| Professional Traffic Control | None | $24,398 |
| Diamond Surface, Inc. | None | $47,840 |
Salary by Industry
Same occupation, different industries (NAICS)The highest-paying industry for Highway Maintenance Workers is Administrative and Support Services at $39,063. The lowest-paying industry with significant hiring is Professional and Technical Services at $38,293.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on 82 DOL filings, the median salary for a Highway Maintenance Workers is $38,293, ranging from $38,293 to $39,978.
The 90th percentile salary is $69,210 according to BLS data.
Based on DOL filings, West Alton, MI offers the highest median at $39,978.
DOL filing data covers positions where the employer filed for PERM green card sponsorship or an H-1B visa. These filings represent a subset of all Highway Maintenance Workers positions. We compare this data against BLS OEWS data which covers all workers in this occupation.
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