How much does a highway maintenance worker make in Denver?
$54,950a year
Median yearly pay for highway maintenance workers in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $26.42 an hour or $4,579 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.42
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 116 of 351
- Jobs in the area
- 470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,330Median: $54,950Highest 10%: $66,780
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,330 | $24.68 | |
| 25th | $52,340 | $25.16 | |
| Median | $54,950 | $26.42 | |
| 75th | $62,940 | $30.26 | |
| 90th | $66,780 | $32.11 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for highway maintenance workers.
| Boulder, CO | $60,580 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $57,720 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $54,950 |
| Pueblo, CO | $54,950 |
| Greeley, CO | $52,350 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $52,340 |
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How much does a highway maintenance worker make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $26.42 ($54,950 a year).
Do highway maintenance workers make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $54,950 against $50,260 nationally, 9% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $52,350, so Denver pays 5% more.
Where does Denver rank for highway maintenance worker pay?
116 of 351 metro areas with data.
How much does a highway maintenance worker make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $51,330 or less a year; the top 10% make $66,780 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.