How much does a highway maintenance worker make in Indiana?
$48,480a year
Median yearly pay for highway maintenance workers in Indiana. That is $23.31 an hour or $4,040 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.31
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 4,380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,300Median: $48,480Highest 10%: $62,510
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,300 | $19.38 | |
| 25th | $44,660 | $21.47 | |
| Median | $48,480 | $23.31 | |
| 75th | $53,310 | $25.63 | |
| 90th | $62,510 | $30.05 |
Cities in Indiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $76,220 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $55,030 |
| South Bend, IN | $50,250 |
| Columbus, IN | $49,110 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $48,970 |
| Michigan City, IN | $48,780 |
| Bloomington, IN | $48,630 |
| Evansville, IN | $48,480 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $48,020 |
| Elkhart, IN | $46,750 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $46,730 |
| Louisville, KY | $45,570 |
| Muncie, IN | $45,070 |
| Lafayette, IN | $44,660 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for highway maintenance workers.
| 27. Ohio | $48,880 |
| 28. Nebraska | $48,650 |
| 29. South Dakota | $48,610 |
| 30. Indiana | $48,480 |
| 31. Wyoming | $48,190 |
| 32. South Carolina | $48,130 |
| 33. North Carolina | $47,880 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a highway maintenance worker make an hour in Indiana?
The median hourly pay in Indiana is $23.31 ($48,480 a year).
Do highway maintenance workers make more in Indiana than the national average?
No: $48,480 against $50,260 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Indiana rank for highway maintenance worker pay?
Indiana ranks 30 of 49 states.
Which city in Indiana 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.