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How much does a highway maintenance worker make in Reading?

$59,160a year

Median yearly pay for highway maintenance workers in the Reading, PA metro area. That is $28.44 an hour or $4,930 a month.

Hourly
$28.44
Vs. national median
+18%
Rank among cities
84 of 351
Jobs in the area
280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,310Median: $59,160Highest 10%: $74,490
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$39,310$18.90
25th$47,630$22.90
Median$59,160$28.44
75th$66,220$31.84
90th$74,490$35.81

Other cities in Pennsylvania

Median yearly pay for highway maintenance workers.

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
Highway Maintenance Worker salary in Pennsylvania Highway Maintenance Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Reading

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$78,770
Electrician$75,070
Brickmason and Blockmason$69,990
Construction and Building Inspector$69,000
Sheet Metal Worker$67,230
Plumber$62,370
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$62,290
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$59,710
Carpenter$54,930
Hazardous Materials Removal Worker$54,440
Salaries for every job in Reading, PA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a highway maintenance worker make an hour in Reading?

The median hourly pay in the Reading, PA metro area is $28.44 ($59,160 a year).

Do highway maintenance workers make more in Reading than the national average?

Yes: $59,160 against $50,260 nationally, 18% more.

How does Reading compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $47,690, so Reading pays 24% more.

Where does Reading rank for highway maintenance worker pay?

84 of 351 metro areas with data.

How much does a highway maintenance worker make starting out in Reading?

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,310 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,490 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.