How much does a highway maintenance worker make in Albany?
$55,740a year
Median yearly pay for highway maintenance workers in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area. That is $26.80 an hour or $4,645 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.80
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among cities
- 111 of 351
- Jobs in the area
- 1,080
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,010Median: $55,740Highest 10%: $69,250
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,010 | $21.64 | |
| 25th | $48,280 | $23.21 | |
| Median | $55,740 | $26.80 | |
| 75th | $61,400 | $29.52 | |
| 90th | $69,250 | $33.29 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for highway maintenance workers.
| Elmira, NY | $62,440 |
| Kingston, NY | $60,460 |
| New York, NY | $60,280 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $60,100 |
| Rochester, NY | $58,470 |
| Ithaca, NY | $56,770 |
| Syracuse, NY | $55,210 |
| Buffalo, NY | $51,210 |
| Binghamton, NY | $50,420 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $50,310 |
| Utica, NY | $49,850 |
| Watertown, NY | $48,990 |
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How much does a highway maintenance worker make an hour in Albany?
The median hourly pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area is $26.80 ($55,740 a year).
Do highway maintenance workers make more in Albany than the national average?
Yes: $55,740 against $50,260 nationally, 11% more.
How does Albany compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $55,210, so Albany pays 1% more.
Where does Albany rank for highway maintenance worker pay?
111 of 351 metro areas with data.
How much does a highway maintenance worker make starting out in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,010 or less a year; the top 10% make $69,250 or more.
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.