How much does a highway maintenance worker make in New York?
$55,210a year
Median yearly pay for highway maintenance workers in New York. That is $26.54 an hour or $4,601 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.54
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 13,820
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,150Median: $55,210Highest 10%: $75,690
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,150 | $21.23 | |
| 25th | $48,280 | $23.21 | |
| Median | $55,210 | $26.54 | |
| 75th | $62,970 | $30.27 | |
| 90th | $75,690 | $36.39 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Elmira, NY | $62,440 |
| Kingston, NY | $60,460 |
| New York, NY | $60,280 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $60,100 |
| Rochester, NY | $58,470 |
| Ithaca, NY | $56,770 |
| Albany, NY | $55,740 |
| Syracuse, NY | $55,210 |
| Buffalo, NY | $51,210 |
| Binghamton, NY | $50,420 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $50,310 |
| Utica, NY | $49,850 |
| Watertown, NY | $48,990 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for highway maintenance workers.
| 12. Wisconsin | $58,000 |
| 13. Rhode Island | $57,950 |
| 14. Utah | $55,970 |
| 15. New York | $55,210 |
| 16. Alaska | $54,090 |
| 17. Michigan | $53,750 |
| 18. Colorado | $52,350 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a highway maintenance worker make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $26.54 ($55,210 a year).
Do highway maintenance workers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $55,210 against $50,260 nationally, 10% more.
Where does New York rank for highway maintenance worker pay?
New York ranks 15 of 49 states.
Which city in New York pays highway maintenance workers the most?
Elmira, NY, with a median of $62,440 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.