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How much does a highway maintenance worker make in Lakeland?

$35,410a year

Median yearly pay for highway maintenance workers in the Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL metro area. That is $17.02 an hour or $2,951 a month.

Hourly
$17.02
Vs. national median
-30%
Rank among cities
343 of 351
Jobs in the area
50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,820Median: $35,410Highest 10%: $52,940
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$30,820$14.82
25th$31,220$15.01
Median$35,410$17.02
75th$41,890$20.14
90th$52,940$25.45

Other cities in Florida

Median yearly pay for highway maintenance workers.

Cape Coral, FL$47,550
North Port, FL$46,080
Jacksonville, FL$45,380
Miami, FL$44,370
Orlando, FL$42,500
Palm Bay, FL$39,570
Crestview, FL$38,880
Tampa, FL$38,350
Gainesville, FL$38,290
Panama City, FL$37,180
Deltona, FL$37,090
Punta Gorda, FL$36,670
Ocala, FL$35,470
Highway Maintenance Worker salary in Florida Highway Maintenance Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Lakeland

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$74,500
Construction and Building Inspector$62,040
Earth Driller$57,920
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker$55,430
Electrician$54,920
Hazardous Materials Removal Worker$51,300
Plumber$51,220
Brickmason and Blockmason$50,210
Glazier$48,000
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$47,900
Salaries for every job in Lakeland, FL

Frequently asked questions

How much does a highway maintenance worker make an hour in Lakeland?

The median hourly pay in the Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL metro area is $17.02 ($35,410 a year).

Do highway maintenance workers make more in Lakeland than the national average?

No: $35,410 against $50,260 nationally, 30% less.

How does Lakeland compare with the rest of Florida?

The median in Florida is $42,210, so Lakeland pays 16% less.

Where does Lakeland rank for highway maintenance worker pay?

343 of 351 metro areas with data.

How much does a highway maintenance worker make starting out in Lakeland?

The lowest-paid 10% make $30,820 or less a year; the top 10% make $52,940 or more.

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.