How much does a highway maintenance worker make in Springfield?
$71,320a year
Median yearly pay for highway maintenance workers in the Springfield, IL metro area. That is $34.29 an hour or $5,943 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.29
- Vs. national median
- +42%
- Rank among cities
- 7 of 351
- Jobs in the area
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,090Median: $71,320Highest 10%: $102,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,090 | $18.31 | |
| 25th | $46,730 | $22.47 | |
| Median | $71,320 | $34.29 | |
| 75th | $100,800 | $48.46 | |
| 90th | $102,700 | $49.39 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for highway maintenance workers.
| Chicago, IL | $76,220 |
| Kankakee, IL | $73,080 |
| Champaign, IL | $65,730 |
| Peoria, IL | $61,410 |
| Bloomington, IL | $61,290 |
| Davenport, IA | $55,030 |
| Decatur, IL | $54,790 |
| St. Louis, MO | $52,160 |
| Rockford, IL | $50,610 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $47,930 |
| Paducah, KY | $45,080 |
Related jobs in Springfield
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $97,140 |
| Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator | $95,310 |
| Plumber | $94,370 |
| Electrician | $84,780 |
| Roofer | $77,900 |
| Carpenter | $76,970 |
| Paving | $71,670 |
| Painter | $63,930 |
| Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher | $63,310 |
| Construction Laborer | $61,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a highway maintenance worker make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, IL metro area is $34.29 ($71,320 a year).
Do highway maintenance workers make more in Springfield than the national average?
Yes: $71,320 against $50,260 nationally, 42% more.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $61,700, so Springfield pays 16% more.
Where does Springfield rank for highway maintenance worker pay?
7 of 351 metro areas with data.
How much does a highway maintenance worker make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,090 or less a year; the top 10% make $102,700 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.