How much does a highway maintenance worker make in St. Louis?
$52,160a year
Median yearly pay for highway maintenance workers in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $25.08 an hour or $4,347 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.08
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 140 of 351
- Jobs in the area
- 1,960
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,070Median: $52,160Highest 10%: $89,670
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,070 | $18.78 | |
| 25th | $45,120 | $21.69 | |
| Median | $52,160 | $25.08 | |
| 75th | $66,020 | $31.74 | |
| 90th | $89,670 | $43.11 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for highway maintenance workers.
| Columbia, MO | $48,780 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $47,930 |
| Joplin, MO | $47,760 |
| Kansas City, MO | $47,760 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $47,760 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $47,510 |
| Springfield, MO | $47,480 |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $96,620 |
| Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator | $82,270 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $81,640 |
| Taper | $81,400 |
| Plasterer and Stucco Mason | $80,240 |
| Insulation Worker | $79,240 |
| Brickmason and Blockmason | $77,490 |
| Electrician | $77,170 |
| Plumber | $77,000 |
| Paving | $76,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a highway maintenance worker make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $25.08 ($52,160 a year).
Do highway maintenance workers make more in St. Louis than the national average?
Yes: $52,160 against $50,260 nationally, 4% more.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $47,470, so St. Louis pays 10% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for highway maintenance worker pay?
140 of 351 metro areas with data.
How much does a highway maintenance worker make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,070 or less a year; the top 10% make $89,670 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.