How much does a highway maintenance worker make in Madison?
$63,530a year
Median yearly pay for highway maintenance workers in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $30.54 an hour or $5,294 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.54
- Vs. national median
- +26%
- Rank among cities
- 34 of 351
- Jobs in the area
- 670
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,010Median: $63,530Highest 10%: $71,920
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,010 | $24.04 | |
| 25th | $56,510 | $27.17 | |
| Median | $63,530 | $30.54 | |
| 75th | $71,920 | $34.58 | |
| 90th | $71,920 | $34.58 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for highway maintenance workers.
| Fond du Lac, WI | $64,940 |
| Racine, WI | $64,500 |
| Kenosha, WI | $63,710 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $63,650 |
| Green Bay, WI | $61,710 |
| Appleton, WI | $60,840 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $60,660 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $60,160 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $59,590 |
| Duluth, MN | $59,450 |
| La Crosse, WI | $59,320 |
| Janesville, WI | $58,280 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $57,210 |
| Wausau, WI | $52,820 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Paving | $93,610 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $93,290 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $92,460 |
| Insulation Worker | $91,470 |
| Pipelayer | $86,870 |
| Plumber | $85,160 |
| Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator | $83,060 |
| Glazier | $82,480 |
| Brickmason and Blockmason | $82,420 |
| Electrician | $78,430 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a highway maintenance worker make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $30.54 ($63,530 a year).
Do highway maintenance workers make more in Madison than the national average?
Yes: $63,530 against $50,260 nationally, 26% more.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $58,000, so Madison pays 10% more.
Where does Madison rank for highway maintenance worker pay?
34 of 351 metro areas with data.
How much does a highway maintenance worker make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,010 or less a year; the top 10% make $71,920 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.