How much does a highway maintenance worker make in Georgia?
$37,560a year
Median yearly pay for highway maintenance workers in Georgia. That is $18.06 an hour or $3,130 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.06
- Vs. national median
- -25%
- Rank among states
- 46 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,980
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,600Median: $37,560Highest 10%: $48,760
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,600 | $14.71 | |
| 25th | $35,370 | $17.00 | |
| Median | $37,560 | $18.06 | |
| 75th | $45,310 | $21.78 | |
| 90th | $48,760 | $23.44 |
Cities in Georgia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Augusta, GA | $44,710 |
| Savannah, GA | $42,370 |
| Atlanta, GA | $40,150 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $39,840 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $37,450 |
| Macon, GA | $36,130 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for highway maintenance workers.
| 43. Florida | $42,210 |
| 44. Kentucky | $40,400 |
| 45. Oklahoma | $38,840 |
| 46. Georgia | $37,560 |
| 47. Alabama | $37,430 |
| 48. Arkansas | $35,740 |
| 49. Mississippi | $35,120 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a highway maintenance worker make an hour in Georgia?
The median hourly pay in Georgia is $18.06 ($37,560 a year).
Do highway maintenance workers make more in Georgia than the national average?
No: $37,560 against $50,260 nationally, 25% less.
Where does Georgia rank for highway maintenance worker pay?
Georgia ranks 46 of 49 states.
Which city in Georgia pays highway maintenance workers the most?
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC, with a median of $44,710 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.