How much does a highway maintenance worker make in Washington?
$65,300a year
Median yearly pay for highway maintenance workers in Washington. That is $31.39 an hour or $5,442 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.39
- Vs. national median
- +30%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 2,590
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,830Median: $65,300Highest 10%: $80,060
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,830 | $26.36 | |
| 25th | $62,460 | $30.03 | |
| Median | $65,300 | $31.39 | |
| 75th | $75,030 | $36.07 | |
| 90th | $80,060 | $38.49 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Seattle, WA | $75,030 |
| Bremerton, WA | $72,910 |
| Olympia, WA | $71,140 |
| Kennewick, WA | $66,080 |
| Portland, OR | $65,300 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $65,120 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $64,430 |
| Spokane, WA | $63,740 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $62,880 |
| Yakima, WA | $62,880 |
| Bellingham, WA | $62,330 |
| Lewiston, ID | $54,930 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for highway maintenance workers.
| 1. Oregon | $65,330 |
| 2. Washington | $65,300 |
| 3. Connecticut | $64,870 |
| 4. Minnesota | $63,150 |
| 5. Illinois | $61,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a highway maintenance worker make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $31.39 ($65,300 a year).
Do highway maintenance workers make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $65,300 against $50,260 nationally, 30% more.
Where does Washington rank for highway maintenance worker pay?
Washington ranks 2 of 49 states.
Which city in Washington pays highway maintenance workers the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, with a median of $75,030 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.