How much does a highway maintenance worker make in Nebraska?
$48,650a year
Median yearly pay for highway maintenance workers in Nebraska. That is $23.39 an hour or $4,054 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.39
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 2,580
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,310Median: $48,650Highest 10%: $60,060
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,310 | $20.34 | |
| 25th | $45,900 | $22.07 | |
| Median | $48,650 | $23.39 | |
| 75th | $55,120 | $26.50 | |
| 90th | $60,060 | $28.88 |
Cities in Nebraska
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Sioux City, IA | $57,760 |
| Grand Island, NE | $53,830 |
| Omaha, NE | $53,100 |
| Lincoln, NE | $49,240 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for highway maintenance workers.
| 25. Maine | $49,030 |
| 26. Maryland | $49,030 |
| 27. Ohio | $48,880 |
| 28. Nebraska | $48,650 |
| 29. South Dakota | $48,610 |
| 30. Indiana | $48,480 |
| 31. Wyoming | $48,190 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a highway maintenance worker make an hour in Nebraska?
The median hourly pay in Nebraska is $23.39 ($48,650 a year).
Do highway maintenance workers make more in Nebraska than the national average?
No: $48,650 against $50,260 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Nebraska rank for highway maintenance worker pay?
Nebraska ranks 28 of 49 states.
Which city in Nebraska pays highway maintenance workers the most?
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD, with a median of $57,760 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.