How much does a highway maintenance worker make in North Carolina?
$47,880a year
Median yearly pay for highway maintenance workers in North Carolina. That is $23.02 an hour or $3,990 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.02
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 3,750
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,980Median: $47,880Highest 10%: $58,870
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,980 | $16.82 | |
| 25th | $41,440 | $19.92 | |
| Median | $47,880 | $23.02 | |
| 75th | $53,270 | $25.61 | |
| 90th | $58,870 | $28.30 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Asheville, NC | $49,960 |
| Charlotte, NC | $49,470 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $48,870 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $48,870 |
| Raleigh, NC | $48,870 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $48,870 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $48,870 |
| Wilmington, NC | $48,840 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $48,720 |
| Burlington, NC | $47,180 |
| Durham, NC | $44,550 |
| Greensboro, NC | $44,550 |
| Hickory, NC | $44,550 |
| Pinehurst, NC | $42,730 |
| Greenville, NC | $42,470 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for highway maintenance workers.
| 30. Indiana | $48,480 |
| 31. Wyoming | $48,190 |
| 32. South Carolina | $48,130 |
| 33. North Carolina | $47,880 |
| 34. New Mexico | $47,740 |
| 35. Pennsylvania | $47,690 |
| 36. Missouri | $47,470 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a highway maintenance worker make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $23.02 ($47,880 a year).
Do highway maintenance workers make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $47,880 against $50,260 nationally, 5% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for highway maintenance worker pay?
North Carolina ranks 33 of 49 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays highway maintenance workers the most?
Asheville, NC, with a median of $49,960 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.