How much does a highway maintenance worker make in Pennsylvania?
$47,690a year
Median yearly pay for highway maintenance workers in Pennsylvania. That is $22.93 an hour or $3,974 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.93
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 11,140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,830Median: $47,690Highest 10%: $66,050
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,830 | $17.71 | |
| 25th | $40,410 | $19.43 | |
| Median | $47,690 | $22.93 | |
| 75th | $59,040 | $28.38 | |
| 90th | $66,050 | $31.75 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Reading, PA | $59,160 |
| Allentown, PA | $58,360 |
| Lancaster, PA | $54,830 |
| Lebanon, PA | $50,740 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $49,710 |
| York, PA | $49,500 |
| Scranton, PA | $48,860 |
| Erie, PA | $48,800 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $48,250 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $47,890 |
| State College, PA | $47,410 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $47,040 |
| Williamsport, PA | $46,260 |
| Altoona, PA | $45,880 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $43,890 |
| Johnstown, PA | $43,580 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for highway maintenance workers.
| 32. South Carolina | $48,130 |
| 33. North Carolina | $47,880 |
| 34. New Mexico | $47,740 |
| 35. Pennsylvania | $47,690 |
| 36. Missouri | $47,470 |
| 37. Tennessee | $46,070 |
| 38. Kansas | $46,050 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a highway maintenance worker make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $22.93 ($47,690 a year).
Do highway maintenance workers make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $47,690 against $50,260 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for highway maintenance worker pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 35 of 49 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays highway maintenance workers the most?
Reading, PA, with a median of $59,160 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.