How much does a highway maintenance worker make in Kentucky?
$40,400a year
Median yearly pay for highway maintenance workers in Kentucky. That is $19.42 an hour or $3,367 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.42
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 3,030
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,030Median: $40,400Highest 10%: $50,750
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,030 | $14.44 | |
| 25th | $37,200 | $17.88 | |
| Median | $40,400 | $19.42 | |
| 75th | $46,750 | $22.48 | |
| 90th | $50,750 | $24.40 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $48,970 |
| Lexington, KY | $47,160 |
| Louisville, KY | $45,570 |
| Huntington, WV | $45,530 |
| Paducah, KY | $45,080 |
| Clarksville, TN | $43,010 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $42,490 |
| Owensboro, KY | $40,400 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $39,350 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for highway maintenance workers.
| 41. West Virginia | $45,260 |
| 42. Louisiana | $44,790 |
| 43. Florida | $42,210 |
| 44. Kentucky | $40,400 |
| 45. Oklahoma | $38,840 |
| 46. Georgia | $37,560 |
| 47. Alabama | $37,430 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a highway maintenance worker make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $19.42 ($40,400 a year).
Do highway maintenance workers make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $40,400 against $50,260 nationally, 20% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for highway maintenance worker pay?
Kentucky ranks 44 of 49 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays highway maintenance workers the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $48,970 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.