How much does a highway maintenance worker make in Texas?
$45,540a year
Median yearly pay for highway maintenance workers in Texas. That is $21.89 an hour or $3,795 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.89
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 6,630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,410Median: $45,540Highest 10%: $58,990
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,410 | $15.58 | |
| 25th | $37,430 | $18.00 | |
| Median | $45,540 | $21.89 | |
| 75th | $49,770 | $23.93 | |
| 90th | $58,990 | $28.36 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Austin, TX | $50,100 |
| Waco, TX | $49,090 |
| Dallas, TX | $48,110 |
| Sherman, TX | $47,590 |
| Abilene, TX | $47,570 |
| Tyler, TX | $46,470 |
| Lubbock, TX | $46,340 |
| Beaumont, TX | $45,910 |
| Houston, TX | $45,070 |
| Victoria, TX | $44,930 |
| San Antonio, TX | $44,880 |
| Odessa, TX | $44,740 |
| Amarillo, TX | $43,940 |
| College Station, TX | $39,820 |
| Texarkana, TX | $39,250 |
| Killeen, TX | $38,610 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $38,330 |
| Longview, TX | $37,830 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $35,670 |
| Brownsville, TX | $31,520 |
| McAllen, TX | $29,920 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for highway maintenance workers.
| 36. Missouri | $47,470 |
| 37. Tennessee | $46,070 |
| 38. Kansas | $46,050 |
| 39. Texas | $45,540 |
| 40. Delaware | $45,450 |
| 41. West Virginia | $45,260 |
| 42. Louisiana | $44,790 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a highway maintenance worker make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $21.89 ($45,540 a year).
Do highway maintenance workers make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $45,540 against $50,260 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Texas rank for highway maintenance worker pay?
Texas ranks 39 of 49 states.
Which city in Texas pays highway maintenance workers the most?
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, with a median of $50,100 a year.
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.