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How much does a highway maintenance worker make in New Orleans?

$51,210a year

Median yearly pay for highway maintenance workers in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area. That is $24.62 an hour or $4,268 a month.

Hourly
$24.62
Vs. national median
+2%
Rank among cities
147 of 351
Jobs in the area
170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,480Median: $51,210Highest 10%: $75,150
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$30,480$14.65
25th$36,320$17.46
Median$51,210$24.62
75th$62,980$30.28
90th$75,150$36.13

Other cities in Louisiana

Median yearly pay for highway maintenance workers.

Baton Rouge, LA$61,870
Alexandria, LA$46,200
Shreveport, LA$46,100
Lafayette, LA$38,400
Highway Maintenance Worker salary in Louisiana Highway Maintenance Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in New Orleans

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$77,700
Boilermaker$77,290
Construction and Building Inspector$69,500
Electrician$62,490
Plumber$62,450
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$58,240
Extraction Worker$54,870
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Worker$54,000
Carpenter$50,130
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer$49,230
Salaries for every job in New Orleans, LA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a highway maintenance worker make an hour in New Orleans?

The median hourly pay in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area is $24.62 ($51,210 a year).

Do highway maintenance workers make more in New Orleans than the national average?

Yes: $51,210 against $50,260 nationally, 2% more.

How does New Orleans compare with the rest of Louisiana?

The median in Louisiana is $44,790, so New Orleans pays 14% more.

Where does New Orleans rank for highway maintenance worker pay?

147 of 351 metro areas with data.

How much does a highway maintenance worker make starting out in New Orleans?

The lowest-paid 10% make $30,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,150 or more.

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.