How much does a highway maintenance worker make in Colorado?
$52,350a year
Median yearly pay for highway maintenance workers in Colorado. That is $25.17 an hour or $4,363 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.17
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,990
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,940Median: $52,350Highest 10%: $66,780
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,940 | $21.61 | |
| 25th | $51,580 | $24.80 | |
| Median | $52,350 | $25.17 | |
| 75th | $61,050 | $29.35 | |
| 90th | $66,780 | $32.11 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boulder, CO | $60,580 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $57,720 |
| Denver, CO | $54,950 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $54,950 |
| Pueblo, CO | $54,950 |
| Greeley, CO | $52,350 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $52,340 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for highway maintenance workers.
| 15. New York | $55,210 |
| 16. Alaska | $54,090 |
| 17. Michigan | $53,750 |
| 18. Colorado | $52,350 |
| 19. Idaho | $52,050 |
| 20. New Jersey | $51,720 |
| 21. New Hampshire | $51,050 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a highway maintenance worker make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $25.17 ($52,350 a year).
Do highway maintenance workers make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $52,350 against $50,260 nationally, 4% more.
Where does Colorado rank for highway maintenance worker pay?
Colorado ranks 18 of 49 states.
Which city in Colorado pays highway maintenance workers the most?
Boulder, CO, with a median of $60,580 a year.
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.