How much does a highway maintenance worker make in Kansas?
$46,050a year
Median yearly pay for highway maintenance workers in Kansas. That is $22.14 an hour or $3,838 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.14
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,960
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,730Median: $46,050Highest 10%: $58,160
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,730 | $18.14 | |
| 25th | $39,320 | $18.90 | |
| Median | $46,050 | $22.14 | |
| 75th | $48,550 | $23.34 | |
| 90th | $58,160 | $27.96 |
Cities in Kansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lawrence, KS | $53,880 |
| Topeka, KS | $48,860 |
| Joplin, MO | $47,760 |
| Kansas City, MO | $47,760 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $47,760 |
| Manhattan, KS | $47,750 |
| Wichita, KS | $47,150 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for highway maintenance workers.
| 35. Pennsylvania | $47,690 |
| 36. Missouri | $47,470 |
| 37. Tennessee | $46,070 |
| 38. Kansas | $46,050 |
| 39. Texas | $45,540 |
| 40. Delaware | $45,450 |
| 41. West Virginia | $45,260 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a highway maintenance worker make an hour in Kansas?
The median hourly pay in Kansas is $22.14 ($46,050 a year).
Do highway maintenance workers make more in Kansas than the national average?
No: $46,050 against $50,260 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Kansas rank for highway maintenance worker pay?
Kansas ranks 38 of 49 states.
Which city in Kansas pays highway maintenance workers the most?
Lawrence, KS, with a median of $53,880 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.