How much does a highway maintenance worker make in Ohio?
$48,880a year
Median yearly pay for highway maintenance workers in Ohio. That is $23.50 an hour or $4,073 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.50
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 6,070
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,570Median: $48,880Highest 10%: $67,280
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,570 | $17.58 | |
| 25th | $44,160 | $21.23 | |
| Median | $48,880 | $23.50 | |
| 75th | $59,910 | $28.80 | |
| 90th | $67,280 | $32.35 |
Cities in Ohio
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Dayton, OH | $59,810 |
| Toledo, OH | $57,670 |
| Lima, OH | $53,250 |
| Cleveland, OH | $51,900 |
| Akron, OH | $51,180 |
| Canton, OH | $50,450 |
| Columbus, OH | $49,840 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $48,970 |
| Sandusky, OH | $47,550 |
| Youngstown, OH | $46,780 |
| Springfield, OH | $46,400 |
| Mansfield, OH | $45,660 |
| Huntington, WV | $45,530 |
| Weirton, WV | $44,350 |
| Wheeling, WV | $43,080 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for highway maintenance workers.
| 24. Nevada | $49,320 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a highway maintenance worker make an hour in Ohio?
The median hourly pay in Ohio is $23.50 ($48,880 a year).
Do highway maintenance workers make more in Ohio than the national average?
No: $48,880 against $50,260 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Ohio rank for highway maintenance worker pay?
Ohio ranks 27 of 49 states.
Which city in Ohio pays highway maintenance workers the most?
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH, with a median of $59,810 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.