How much does a highway maintenance worker make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $24.16 an hour or $4,188 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.16
- Average (mean)
- $53,080
- Jobs
- 154,960
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,230 | $17.42 | |
| 25th | $43,500 | $20.91 | |
| Median | $50,260 | $24.16 | |
| 75th | $61,040 | $29.35 | |
| 90th | $71,970 | $34.60 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Oregon | $65,330 |
| Washington | $65,300 |
| Connecticut | $64,870 |
| Minnesota | $63,150 |
| Illinois | $61,700 |
| Massachusetts | $61,500 |
| Montana | $60,960 |
| North Dakota | $60,630 |
| California | $59,580 |
| Iowa | $58,490 |
| Vermont | $58,460 |
| Wisconsin | $58,000 |
| Rhode Island | $57,950 |
| Utah | $55,970 |
| New York | $55,210 |
| Alaska | $54,090 |
| Michigan | $53,750 |
| Colorado | $52,350 |
| Idaho | $52,050 |
| New Jersey | $51,720 |
| New Hampshire | $51,050 |
| Arizona | $50,850 |
| Virginia | $50,800 |
| Nevada | $49,320 |
| Maine | $49,030 |
| Maryland | $49,030 |
| Ohio | $48,880 |
| Nebraska | $48,650 |
| South Dakota | $48,610 |
| Indiana | $48,480 |
| Wyoming | $48,190 |
| South Carolina | $48,130 |
| North Carolina | $47,880 |
| New Mexico | $47,740 |
| Pennsylvania | $47,690 |
| Missouri | $47,470 |
| Tennessee | $46,070 |
| Kansas | $46,050 |
| Texas | $45,540 |
| Delaware | $45,450 |
| West Virginia | $45,260 |
| Louisiana | $44,790 |
| Florida | $42,210 |
| Kentucky | $40,400 |
| Oklahoma | $38,840 |
| Georgia | $37,560 |
| Alabama | $37,430 |
| Arkansas | $35,740 |
| Mississippi | $35,120 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $79,000 |
| Vallejo, CA | $76,510 |
| Chicago, IL | $76,220 |
| Seattle, WA | $75,030 |
| Kankakee, IL | $73,080 |
| Bremerton, WA | $72,910 |
| Springfield, IL | $71,320 |
| Olympia, WA | $71,140 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $68,720 |
| Albany, OR | $68,600 |
| Napa, CA | $66,830 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $66,550 |
| Hartford, CT | $66,310 |
| Kennewick, WA | $66,080 |
| Champaign, IL | $65,730 |
In other countries
Highway Maintenance Worker belongs to the international group "Civil engineering labourers".
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- Septic Tank Servicer and Sewer Pipe Cleaner$49,880
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Worker$49,910
Frequently asked questions
How much does a highway maintenance worker make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $24.16 ($50,260 a year).
How much does a highway maintenance worker make a month?
About $4,188 a month before tax, based on a median of $50,260 a year.
How much does a highway maintenance worker make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,230 or less a year ($17.42 an hour); the top 10% make $71,970 or more.
Which state pays highway maintenance workers the most?
Oregon, with a median of $65,330 a year, followed by Washington ($65,300) and Connecticut ($64,870).
Which city pays highway maintenance workers the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $79,000 a year.
How many highway maintenance workers are there in the United States?
About 154,960 people work as highway maintenance workers.
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.