How much does a highway maintenance worker make in Minnesota?
$63,150a year
Median yearly pay for highway maintenance workers in Minnesota. That is $30.36 an hour or $5,263 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.36
- Vs. national median
- +26%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 4,610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,660Median: $63,150Highest 10%: $72,650
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,660 | $21.95 | |
| 25th | $55,810 | $26.83 | |
| Median | $63,150 | $30.36 | |
| 75th | $66,150 | $31.80 | |
| 90th | $72,650 | $34.93 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Mankato, MN | $63,650 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $63,650 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $63,650 |
| Grand Forks, ND | $62,050 |
| Fargo, ND | $60,630 |
| Rochester, MN | $60,240 |
| Duluth, MN | $59,450 |
| La Crosse, WI | $59,320 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $52,540 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for highway maintenance workers.
| 1. Oregon | $65,330 |
| 2. Washington | $65,300 |
| 3. Connecticut | $64,870 |
| 4. Minnesota | $63,150 |
| 5. Illinois | $61,700 |
| 6. Massachusetts | $61,500 |
| 7. Montana | $60,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a highway maintenance worker make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $30.36 ($63,150 a year).
Do highway maintenance workers make more in Minnesota than the national average?
Yes: $63,150 against $50,260 nationally, 26% more.
Where does Minnesota rank for highway maintenance worker pay?
Minnesota ranks 4 of 49 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays highway maintenance workers the most?
Mankato, MN, with a median of $63,650 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.