How much does a highway maintenance worker make in Appleton?
$60,840a year
Median yearly pay for highway maintenance workers in the Appleton, WI metro area. That is $29.25 an hour or $5,070 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.25
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among cities
- 58 of 351
- Jobs in the area
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,460Median: $60,840Highest 10%: $63,720
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,460 | $23.78 | |
| 25th | $57,420 | $27.61 | |
| Median | $60,840 | $29.25 | |
| 75th | $62,870 | $30.23 | |
| 90th | $63,720 | $30.63 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for highway maintenance workers.
| Fond du Lac, WI | $64,940 |
| Racine, WI | $64,500 |
| Kenosha, WI | $63,710 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $63,650 |
| Madison, WI | $63,530 |
| Green Bay, WI | $61,710 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $60,660 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $60,160 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $59,590 |
| Duluth, MN | $59,450 |
| La Crosse, WI | $59,320 |
| Janesville, WI | $58,280 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $57,210 |
| Wausau, WI | $52,820 |
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Salaries for every job in Appleton, WIFrequently asked questions
How much does a highway maintenance worker make an hour in Appleton?
The median hourly pay in the Appleton, WI metro area is $29.25 ($60,840 a year).
Do highway maintenance workers make more in Appleton than the national average?
Yes: $60,840 against $50,260 nationally, 21% more.
How does Appleton compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $58,000, so Appleton pays 5% more.
Where does Appleton rank for highway maintenance worker pay?
58 of 351 metro areas with data.
How much does a highway maintenance worker make starting out in Appleton?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,460 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,720 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.