How much does a highway maintenance worker make in Seattle?
$75,030a year
Median yearly pay for highway maintenance workers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $36.07 an hour or $6,253 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.07
- Vs. national median
- +49%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 351
- Jobs in the area
- 820
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,900Median: $75,030Highest 10%: $90,930
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,900 | $31.20 | |
| 25th | $69,170 | $33.25 | |
| Median | $75,030 | $36.07 | |
| 75th | $80,200 | $38.56 | |
| 90th | $90,930 | $43.72 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for highway maintenance workers.
| Bremerton, WA | $72,910 |
| Olympia, WA | $71,140 |
| Kennewick, WA | $66,080 |
| Portland, OR | $65,300 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $65,120 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $64,430 |
| Spokane, WA | $63,740 |
| Yakima, WA | $62,880 |
| Bellingham, WA | $62,330 |
| Lewiston, ID | $54,930 |
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How much does a highway maintenance worker make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $36.07 ($75,030 a year).
Do highway maintenance workers make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $75,030 against $50,260 nationally, 49% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $65,300, so Seattle pays 15% more.
Where does Seattle rank for highway maintenance worker pay?
4 of 351 metro areas with data.
How much does a highway maintenance worker make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $64,900 or less a year; the top 10% make $90,930 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.