How much does a highway maintenance worker make in Atlanta?
$40,150a year
Median yearly pay for highway maintenance workers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $19.30 an hour or $3,346 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.30
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among cities
- 305 of 351
- Jobs in the area
- 880
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,090Median: $40,150Highest 10%: $49,360
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,090 | $16.87 | |
| 25th | $37,010 | $17.79 | |
| Median | $40,150 | $19.30 | |
| 75th | $46,560 | $22.38 | |
| 90th | $49,360 | $23.73 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for highway maintenance workers.
| Augusta, GA | $44,710 |
| Savannah, GA | $42,370 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $39,840 |
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How much does a highway maintenance worker make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $19.30 ($40,150 a year).
Do highway maintenance workers make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $40,150 against $50,260 nationally, 20% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $37,560, so Atlanta pays 7% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for highway maintenance worker pay?
305 of 351 metro areas with data.
How much does a highway maintenance worker make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,090 or less a year; the top 10% make $49,360 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.