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How much does a highway maintenance worker make in Tuscaloosa?

$39,620a year

Median yearly pay for highway maintenance workers in the Tuscaloosa, AL metro area. That is $19.05 an hour or $3,302 a month.

Hourly
$19.05
Vs. national median
-21%
Rank among cities
309 of 351
Jobs in the area
190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,470Median: $39,620Highest 10%: $52,750
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$26,470$12.73
25th$33,870$16.28
Median$39,620$19.05
75th$44,450$21.37
90th$52,750$25.36

Other cities in Alabama

Median yearly pay for highway maintenance workers.

Huntsville, AL$46,210
Daphne, AL$45,590
Auburn, AL$40,260
Montgomery, AL$39,300
Mobile, AL$38,380
Gadsden, AL$38,350
Dothan, AL$38,030
Florence, AL$37,430
Birmingham, AL$37,290
Highway Maintenance Worker salary in Alabama Highway Maintenance Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Tuscaloosa

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$75,380
Construction and Building Inspector$64,700
Electrician$60,110
Plumber$59,530
Structural Iron and Steel Worker$59,230
Continuous Mining Machine Operator$58,430
Loading and Moving Machine Operator$57,730
Carpenter$48,870
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$47,710
Painter$46,210
Salaries for every job in Tuscaloosa, AL

Frequently asked questions

How much does a highway maintenance worker make an hour in Tuscaloosa?

The median hourly pay in the Tuscaloosa, AL metro area is $19.05 ($39,620 a year).

Do highway maintenance workers make more in Tuscaloosa than the national average?

No: $39,620 against $50,260 nationally, 21% less.

How does Tuscaloosa compare with the rest of Alabama?

The median in Alabama is $37,430, so Tuscaloosa pays 6% more.

Where does Tuscaloosa rank for highway maintenance worker pay?

309 of 351 metro areas with data.

How much does a highway maintenance worker make starting out in Tuscaloosa?

The lowest-paid 10% make $26,470 or less a year; the top 10% make $52,750 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.