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How much does a highway maintenance worker make in Allentown?

$58,360a year

Median yearly pay for highway maintenance workers in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metro area. That is $28.06 an hour or $4,863 a month.

Hourly
$28.06
Vs. national median
+16%
Rank among cities
91 of 351
Jobs in the area
540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,500Median: $58,360Highest 10%: $72,430
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$44,500$21.39
25th$48,530$23.33
Median$58,360$28.06
75th$63,840$30.69
90th$72,430$34.82

Other cities in Pennsylvania

Median yearly pay for highway maintenance workers.

Reading, PA$59,160
Lancaster, PA$54,830
Lebanon, PA$50,740
Pittsburgh, PA$49,710
York, PA$49,500
Scranton, PA$48,860
Erie, PA$48,800
Harrisburg, PA$48,250
Chambersburg, PA$47,890
State College, PA$47,410
Gettysburg, PA$47,040
Williamsport, PA$46,260
Altoona, PA$45,880
Philadelphia, PA$43,890
Johnstown, PA$43,580
Highway Maintenance Worker salary in Pennsylvania Highway Maintenance Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Allentown

Same field, median yearly pay.

Explosives Worker$97,910
Structural Iron and Steel Worker$83,630
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$82,490
Electrician$66,500
Construction and Building Inspector$66,410
Sheet Metal Worker$65,310
Plumber$64,940
Septic Tank Servicer and Sewer Pipe Cleaner$63,420
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$63,050
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$62,970
Salaries for every job in Allentown, PA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a highway maintenance worker make an hour in Allentown?

The median hourly pay in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metro area is $28.06 ($58,360 a year).

Do highway maintenance workers make more in Allentown than the national average?

Yes: $58,360 against $50,260 nationally, 16% more.

How does Allentown compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $47,690, so Allentown pays 22% more.

Where does Allentown rank for highway maintenance worker pay?

91 of 351 metro areas with data.

How much does a highway maintenance worker make starting out in Allentown?

The lowest-paid 10% make $44,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,430 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.