How much does a highway maintenance worker make in Illinois?
$61,700a year
Median yearly pay for highway maintenance workers in Illinois. That is $29.66 an hour or $5,142 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.66
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 10,790
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,680Median: $61,700Highest 10%: $100,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,680 | $17.15 | |
| 25th | $45,550 | $21.90 | |
| Median | $61,700 | $29.66 | |
| 75th | $88,790 | $42.69 | |
| 90th | $100,800 | $48.46 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $76,220 |
| Kankakee, IL | $73,080 |
| Springfield, IL | $71,320 |
| Champaign, IL | $65,730 |
| Peoria, IL | $61,410 |
| Bloomington, IL | $61,290 |
| Davenport, IA | $55,030 |
| Decatur, IL | $54,790 |
| St. Louis, MO | $52,160 |
| Rockford, IL | $50,610 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $47,930 |
| Paducah, KY | $45,080 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for highway maintenance workers.
| 2. Washington | $65,300 |
| 3. Connecticut | $64,870 |
| 4. Minnesota | $63,150 |
| 5. Illinois | $61,700 |
| 6. Massachusetts | $61,500 |
| 7. Montana | $60,960 |
| 8. North Dakota | $60,630 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a highway maintenance worker make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $29.66 ($61,700 a year).
Do highway maintenance workers make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $61,700 against $50,260 nationally, 23% more.
Where does Illinois rank for highway maintenance worker pay?
Illinois ranks 5 of 49 states.
Which city in Illinois pays highway maintenance workers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $76,220 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.