How much does a highway maintenance worker make in Mississippi?
$35,120a year
Median yearly pay for highway maintenance workers in Mississippi. That is $16.88 an hour or $2,927 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.88
- Vs. national median
- -30%
- Rank among states
- 49 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 4,160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,700Median: $35,120Highest 10%: $45,170
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,700 | $13.32 | |
| 25th | $29,390 | $14.13 | |
| Median | $35,120 | $16.88 | |
| 75th | $38,000 | $18.27 | |
| 90th | $45,170 | $21.72 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Gulfport, MS | $38,220 |
| Memphis, TN | $37,710 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $37,020 |
| Jackson, MS | $35,160 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for highway maintenance workers.
| 46. Georgia | $37,560 |
| 47. Alabama | $37,430 |
| 48. Arkansas | $35,740 |
| 49. Mississippi | $35,120 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a highway maintenance worker make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $16.88 ($35,120 a year).
Do highway maintenance workers make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $35,120 against $50,260 nationally, 30% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for highway maintenance worker pay?
Mississippi ranks 49 of 49 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays highway maintenance workers the most?
Gulfport-Biloxi, MS, with a median of $38,220 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.