How much does a highway maintenance worker make in Alabama?
$37,430a year
Median yearly pay for highway maintenance workers in Alabama. That is $18.00 an hour or $3,119 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.00
- Vs. national median
- -26%
- Rank among states
- 47 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 2,730
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,620Median: $37,430Highest 10%: $52,750
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,620 | $13.28 | |
| 25th | $30,970 | $14.89 | |
| Median | $37,430 | $18.00 | |
| 75th | $45,550 | $21.90 | |
| 90th | $52,750 | $25.36 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Huntsville, AL | $46,210 |
| Daphne, AL | $45,590 |
| Decatur, AL | $40,970 |
| Auburn, AL | $40,260 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $39,620 |
| Montgomery, AL | $39,300 |
| Mobile, AL | $38,380 |
| Gadsden, AL | $38,350 |
| Dothan, AL | $38,030 |
| Florence, AL | $37,430 |
| Birmingham, AL | $37,290 |
| Anniston, AL | $35,610 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for highway maintenance workers.
| 44. Kentucky | $40,400 |
| 45. Oklahoma | $38,840 |
| 46. Georgia | $37,560 |
| 47. Alabama | $37,430 |
| 48. Arkansas | $35,740 |
| 49. Mississippi | $35,120 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a highway maintenance worker make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $18.00 ($37,430 a year).
Do highway maintenance workers make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $37,430 against $50,260 nationally, 26% less.
Where does Alabama rank for highway maintenance worker pay?
Alabama ranks 47 of 49 states.
Which city in Alabama pays highway maintenance workers the most?
Huntsville, AL, with a median of $46,210 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.