How much does a highway maintenance worker make in Wisconsin?
$58,000a year
Median yearly pay for highway maintenance workers in Wisconsin. That is $27.88 an hour or $4,833 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.88
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 6,000
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,970Median: $58,000Highest 10%: $66,150
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,970 | $20.66 | |
| 25th | $50,370 | $24.22 | |
| Median | $58,000 | $27.88 | |
| 75th | $62,390 | $30.00 | |
| 90th | $66,150 | $31.80 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Fond du Lac, WI | $64,940 |
| Racine, WI | $64,500 |
| Kenosha, WI | $63,710 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $63,650 |
| Madison, WI | $63,530 |
| Green Bay, WI | $61,710 |
| Appleton, WI | $60,840 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $60,660 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $60,160 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $59,590 |
| Duluth, MN | $59,450 |
| La Crosse, WI | $59,320 |
| Janesville, WI | $58,280 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $57,210 |
| Wausau, WI | $52,820 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for highway maintenance workers.
| 9. California | $59,580 |
| 10. Iowa | $58,490 |
| 11. Vermont | $58,460 |
| 12. Wisconsin | $58,000 |
| 13. Rhode Island | $57,950 |
| 14. Utah | $55,970 |
| 15. New York | $55,210 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a highway maintenance worker make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $27.88 ($58,000 a year).
Do highway maintenance workers make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
Yes: $58,000 against $50,260 nationally, 15% more.
Where does Wisconsin rank for highway maintenance worker pay?
Wisconsin ranks 12 of 49 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays highway maintenance workers the most?
Fond du Lac, WI, with a median of $64,940 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.