How much does a highway maintenance worker make in Portland?
$65,300a year
Median yearly pay for highway maintenance workers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $31.39 an hour or $5,442 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.39
- Vs. national median
- +30%
- Rank among cities
- 18 of 351
- Jobs in the area
- 550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,420Median: $65,300Highest 10%: $75,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,420 | $26.16 | |
| 25th | $60,150 | $28.92 | |
| Median | $65,300 | $31.39 | |
| 75th | $70,320 | $33.81 | |
| 90th | $75,100 | $36.11 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for highway maintenance workers.
| Salem, OR | $64,550 |
| Bend, OR | $64,420 |
| Medford, OR | $62,430 |
| Eugene, OR | $61,360 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $138,600 |
| Insulation Worker | $126,800 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $112,500 |
| Pile Driver Operator | $111,100 |
| Electrician | $105,100 |
| Plumber | $101,000 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $98,120 |
| Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker | $95,670 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $93,340 |
| Taper | $92,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a highway maintenance worker make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $31.39 ($65,300 a year).
Do highway maintenance workers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $65,300 against $50,260 nationally, 30% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $65,330, so Portland pays 0% more.
Where does Portland rank for highway maintenance worker pay?
18 of 351 metro areas with data.
How much does a highway maintenance worker make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $54,420 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,100 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.