How much does a highway maintenance worker make in Columbus?
$49,840a year
Median yearly pay for highway maintenance workers in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $23.96 an hour or $4,153 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.96
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 172 of 351
- Jobs in the area
- 800
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,280Median: $49,840Highest 10%: $68,510
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,280 | $17.92 | |
| 25th | $45,520 | $21.88 | |
| Median | $49,840 | $23.96 | |
| 75th | $60,880 | $29.27 | |
| 90th | $68,510 | $32.94 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for highway maintenance workers.
| Dayton, OH | $59,810 |
| Toledo, OH | $57,670 |
| Lima, OH | $53,250 |
| Cleveland, OH | $51,900 |
| Akron, OH | $51,180 |
| Canton, OH | $50,450 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $48,970 |
| Sandusky, OH | $47,550 |
| Youngstown, OH | $46,780 |
| Mansfield, OH | $45,660 |
| Huntington, WV | $45,530 |
| Weirton, WV | $44,350 |
| Wheeling, WV | $43,080 |
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Salaries for every job in Columbus, OHFrequently asked questions
How much does a highway maintenance worker make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $23.96 ($49,840 a year).
Do highway maintenance workers make more in Columbus than the national average?
No: $49,840 against $50,260 nationally, 1% less.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $48,880, so Columbus pays 2% more.
Where does Columbus rank for highway maintenance worker pay?
172 of 351 metro areas with data.
How much does a highway maintenance worker make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,280 or less a year; the top 10% make $68,510 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.