How much does a highway maintenance worker make in Virginia?
$50,800a year
Median yearly pay for highway maintenance workers in Virginia. That is $24.42 an hour or $4,233 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.42
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 3,400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,540Median: $50,800Highest 10%: $62,850
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,540 | $19.97 | |
| 25th | $46,870 | $22.53 | |
| Median | $50,800 | $24.42 | |
| 75th | $56,570 | $27.20 | |
| 90th | $62,850 | $30.22 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $60,810 |
| Richmond, VA | $53,770 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $51,230 |
| Winchester, VA | $49,990 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $49,750 |
| Staunton, VA | $49,750 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $49,400 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $48,720 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $48,680 |
| Kingsport, TN | $48,310 |
| Roanoke, VA | $47,490 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for highway maintenance workers.
| 20. New Jersey | $51,720 |
| 21. New Hampshire | $51,050 |
| 22. Arizona | $50,850 |
| 23. Virginia | $50,800 |
| 24. Nevada | $49,320 |
| 25. Maine | $49,030 |
| 26. Maryland | $49,030 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a highway maintenance worker make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $24.42 ($50,800 a year).
Do highway maintenance workers make more in Virginia than the national average?
Yes: $50,800 against $50,260 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Virginia rank for highway maintenance worker pay?
Virginia ranks 23 of 49 states.
Which city in Virginia pays highway maintenance workers the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $60,810 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.