How much does a highway maintenance worker make in Dallas?
$48,110a year
Median yearly pay for highway maintenance workers in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $23.13 an hour or $4,009 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.13
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 214 of 351
- Jobs in the area
- 1,270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,770Median: $48,110Highest 10%: $59,660
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,770 | $18.64 | |
| 25th | $41,510 | $19.96 | |
| Median | $48,110 | $23.13 | |
| 75th | $51,310 | $24.67 | |
| 90th | $59,660 | $28.68 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for highway maintenance workers.
| Austin, TX | $50,100 |
| Waco, TX | $49,090 |
| Sherman, TX | $47,590 |
| Abilene, TX | $47,570 |
| Tyler, TX | $46,470 |
| Beaumont, TX | $45,910 |
| Houston, TX | $45,070 |
| San Antonio, TX | $44,880 |
| College Station, TX | $39,820 |
| Texarkana, TX | $39,250 |
| Killeen, TX | $38,610 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $38,330 |
| Longview, TX | $37,830 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $35,670 |
| Brownsville, TX | $31,520 |
| McAllen, TX | $29,920 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $108,200 |
| Rotary Drill Operator | $81,360 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $76,230 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $69,020 |
| Extraction Worker | $66,910 |
| Plumber | $61,250 |
| Service Unit Operator | $60,870 |
| Earth Driller | $60,670 |
| Brickmason and Blockmason | $59,400 |
| Electrician | $59,010 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a highway maintenance worker make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $23.13 ($48,110 a year).
Do highway maintenance workers make more in Dallas than the national average?
No: $48,110 against $50,260 nationally, 4% less.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $45,540, so Dallas pays 6% more.
Where does Dallas rank for highway maintenance worker pay?
214 of 351 metro areas with data.
How much does a highway maintenance worker make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,770 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,660 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.