How much does a highway maintenance worker make in Washington?
$60,810a year
Median yearly pay for highway maintenance workers in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $29.24 an hour or $5,068 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.24
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among cities
- 59 of 351
- Jobs in the area
- 880
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,540Median: $60,810Highest 10%: $76,890
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,540 | $21.89 | |
| 25th | $52,400 | $25.19 | |
| Median | $60,810 | $29.24 | |
| 75th | $68,660 | $33.01 | |
| 90th | $76,890 | $36.97 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for highway maintenance workers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $122,300 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $83,540 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $80,150 |
| Electrician | $75,930 |
| Plumber | $71,860 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $68,320 |
| Plasterer and Stucco Mason | $64,310 |
| Explosives Worker | $63,920 |
| Insulation Worker | $63,630 |
| Glazier | $63,310 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a highway maintenance worker make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $29.24 ($60,810 a year).
Do highway maintenance workers make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $60,810 against $50,260 nationally, 21% more.
Where does Washington rank for highway maintenance worker pay?
59 of 351 metro areas with data.
How much does a highway maintenance worker make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,540 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,890 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.