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How much does a highway maintenance worker make in Auburn?

$40,260a year

Median yearly pay for highway maintenance workers in the Auburn-Opelika, AL metro area. That is $19.36 an hour or $3,355 a month.

Hourly
$19.36
Vs. national median
-20%
Rank among cities
304 of 351
Jobs in the area
50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,810Median: $40,260Highest 10%: $52,750
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$27,810$13.37
25th$33,870$16.28
Median$40,260$19.36
75th$49,000$23.56
90th$52,750$25.36

Other cities in Alabama

Median yearly pay for highway maintenance workers.

Huntsville, AL$46,210
Daphne, AL$45,590
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
Highway Maintenance Worker salary in Alabama Highway Maintenance Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Auburn

Same field, median yearly pay.

Construction and Building Inspector$65,110
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$63,020
Electrician$53,860
Plumber$51,570
Carpenter$47,610
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$47,000
Construction Laborer$36,110
Salaries for every job in Auburn, AL

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Auburn-Opelika, AL metro area is $19.36 ($40,260 a year).

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

No: $40,260 against $50,260 nationally, 20% less.

How does Auburn compare with the rest of Alabama?

The median in Alabama is $37,430, so Auburn pays 8% more.

Where does Auburn rank for highway maintenance worker pay?

304 of 351 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $27,810 or less a year; the top 10% make $52,750 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.