How much does a highway maintenance worker make in Rochester?
$58,470a year
Median yearly pay for highway maintenance workers in the Rochester, NY metro area. That is $28.11 an hour or $4,873 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.11
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among cities
- 87 of 351
- Jobs in the area
- 1,160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,810Median: $58,470Highest 10%: $70,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,810 | $22.02 | |
| 25th | $49,980 | $24.03 | |
| Median | $58,470 | $28.11 | |
| 75th | $64,190 | $30.86 | |
| 90th | $70,200 | $33.75 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for highway maintenance workers.
| Elmira, NY | $62,440 |
| Kingston, NY | $60,460 |
| New York, NY | $60,280 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $60,100 |
| Ithaca, NY | $56,770 |
| Albany, NY | $55,740 |
| Syracuse, NY | $55,210 |
| Buffalo, NY | $51,210 |
| Binghamton, NY | $50,420 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $50,310 |
| Utica, NY | $49,850 |
| Watertown, NY | $48,990 |
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Salaries for every job in Rochester, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a highway maintenance worker make an hour in Rochester?
The median hourly pay in the Rochester, NY metro area is $28.11 ($58,470 a year).
Do highway maintenance workers make more in Rochester than the national average?
Yes: $58,470 against $50,260 nationally, 16% more.
How does Rochester compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $55,210, so Rochester pays 6% more.
Where does Rochester rank for highway maintenance worker pay?
87 of 351 metro areas with data.
How much does a highway maintenance worker make starting out in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,810 or less a year; the top 10% make $70,200 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.