How much does a highway maintenance worker make in Missouri?
$47,470a year
Median yearly pay for highway maintenance workers in Missouri. That is $22.82 an hour or $3,956 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.82
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 5,470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,970Median: $47,470Highest 10%: $61,440
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,970 | $18.25 | |
| 25th | $40,960 | $19.69 | |
| Median | $47,470 | $22.82 | |
| 75th | $51,580 | $24.80 | |
| 90th | $61,440 | $29.54 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $52,160 |
| Columbia, MO | $48,780 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $47,930 |
| Joplin, MO | $47,760 |
| Kansas City, MO | $47,760 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $47,760 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $47,510 |
| Springfield, MO | $47,480 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for highway maintenance workers.
| 33. North Carolina | $47,880 |
| 34. New Mexico | $47,740 |
| 35. Pennsylvania | $47,690 |
| 36. Missouri | $47,470 |
| 37. Tennessee | $46,070 |
| 38. Kansas | $46,050 |
| 39. Texas | $45,540 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a highway maintenance worker make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $22.82 ($47,470 a year).
Do highway maintenance workers make more in Missouri than the national average?
No: $47,470 against $50,260 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Missouri rank for highway maintenance worker pay?
Missouri ranks 36 of 49 states.
Which city in Missouri pays highway maintenance workers the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $52,160 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.