How much does a highway maintenance worker make in Lexington?
$47,160a year
Median yearly pay for highway maintenance workers in the Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area. That is $22.67 an hour or $3,930 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.67
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among cities
- 239 of 351
- Jobs in the area
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,510Median: $47,160Highest 10%: $50,730
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,510 | $17.55 | |
| 25th | $38,480 | $18.50 | |
| Median | $47,160 | $22.67 | |
| 75th | $48,840 | $23.48 | |
| 90th | $50,730 | $24.39 |
Other cities in Kentucky
Median yearly pay for highway maintenance workers.
| Cincinnati, OH | $48,970 |
| 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 |
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Salaries for every job in Lexington, KYFrequently asked questions
How much does a highway maintenance worker make an hour in Lexington?
The median hourly pay in the Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area is $22.67 ($47,160 a year).
Do highway maintenance workers make more in Lexington than the national average?
No: $47,160 against $50,260 nationally, 6% less.
How does Lexington compare with the rest of Kentucky?
The median in Kentucky is $40,400, so Lexington pays 17% more.
Where does Lexington rank for highway maintenance worker pay?
239 of 351 metro areas with data.
How much does a highway maintenance worker make starting out in Lexington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,510 or less a year; the top 10% make $50,730 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.