How much does a highway maintenance worker make in New Jersey?
$51,720a year
Median yearly pay for highway maintenance workers in New Jersey. That is $24.87 an hour or $4,310 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.87
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 4,850
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,810Median: $51,720Highest 10%: $80,360
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,810 | $17.70 | |
| 25th | $41,250 | $19.83 | |
| Median | $51,720 | $24.87 | |
| 75th | $65,730 | $31.60 | |
| 90th | $80,360 | $38.63 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $60,280 |
| Allentown, PA | $58,360 |
| Trenton, NJ | $49,630 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $43,890 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $41,000 |
| Vineland, NJ | $38,060 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for highway maintenance workers.
| 17. Michigan | $53,750 |
| 18. Colorado | $52,350 |
| 19. Idaho | $52,050 |
| 20. New Jersey | $51,720 |
| 21. New Hampshire | $51,050 |
| 22. Arizona | $50,850 |
| 23. Virginia | $50,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a highway maintenance worker make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $24.87 ($51,720 a year).
Do highway maintenance workers make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $51,720 against $50,260 nationally, 3% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for highway maintenance worker pay?
New Jersey ranks 20 of 49 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays highway maintenance workers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $60,280 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.