Highway Maintenance Supervisor Salary in the United States

How much does a Highway Maintenance Supervisor make in the United States?

As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Highway Maintenance Supervisor in the United States is $89,794 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

However, a Highway Maintenance Supervisor's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $111,872
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $78,953 to $101,350
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $69,083
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Highway Maintenance Supervisor Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $101,350 $8,446 $1,949 $49
Average $89,794 $7,483 $1,727 $43
25th Percentile $78,953 $6,579 $1,518 $38
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Key Factors That Influence Highway Maintenance Supervisor Salaries

A Highway Maintenance Supervisor's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Highway Maintenance Supervisor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Highway Maintenance Supervisor's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $125,070
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $145,230
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $90,546
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $101,594
  • Expert (over 8 years): $121,638
Levels Salary
Field Ser... Level Highway Maintenance Supervisor$125,070
Field Ser... Level Highway Maintenance Supervisor$145,230
Highway M... Level Highway Maintenance Supervisor$90,546
Field Ser... Level Highway Maintenance Supervisor$101,594
Field Ser... Level Highway Maintenance Supervisor$121,638
$125,070 0 yr
$145,230 < 2 yrs
$90,546 2-4 yrs
$101,594 5-8 yrs
$121,638 > 8 yrs
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How Do Highway Maintenance Supervisor Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Highway Maintenance Supervisors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $99,419.
  • California: $99,042.
  • Massachusetts: $97,722.

Top Paying Cities for Highway Maintenance Supervisors

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $113,257
  • San Francisco: $112,016
  • Oakland: $109,656

What Skills Can Increase a Highway Maintenance Supervisor's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 7.69% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Repairing (Mentioned in 2.38% Job Postings): To put something that is damaged, broken, or not working correctly, back into good condition or make it work again.
  • Customer Satisfaction (Mentioned in 1.37% Job Postings): Customer satisfaction (often abbreviated as CSAT, more correctly CSat) is a term frequently used in marketing. It is a measure of how products and services supplied by a company meet or surpass customer expectation. Customer satisfaction is defined as "the number of customers, or percentage of total customers, whose reported experience with a firm, its products, or its services (ratings) exceeds specified satisfaction goals." The Marketing Accountability Standards Board (MASB) endorses the definitions, purposes, and constructs of classes of measures that appear in Marketing Metrics as part of its ongoing Common Language in Marketing Project. In a survey of nearly 200 senior marketing managers, 71 percent responded that they found a customer satisfaction metric very useful in managing and monitoring their businesses. It is seen as a key performance indicator within business and is often part of a Balanced Scorecard. In a competitive marketplace where businesses compete for customers, customer satisfaction is seen as a key differentiator and increasingly has become a key element of business strategy.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 7.69%
Repairing 2.38%
Customer Satisfaction 1.37%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Highway Maintenance Supervisor's salary.
  • Electronic Troubleshooting: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
  • Store Operations: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Triage: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Electronic Troubleshooting
$105,058
17%
Store Operations
$97,875
9%
Triage
$96,977
8%
Operations Support
$96,977
8%
Support Services
$96,079
7%
Collaboration
$95,181
6%
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Highway Maintenance Supervisor Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Highway Maintenance Supervisor roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 55% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Highway Maintenance Supervisor positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Highway Maintenance Supervisor as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Highway Maintenance Supervisor

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals$116,732$56.030%
Biotechnology$112,242$54.025%
Financial Services$107,752$52.020%
Aerospace & Defense$103,263$50.015%
Energy & Utilities$98,773$47.010%

How Education impacts a Highway Maintenance Supervisor's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Highway Maintenance Supervisors enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Highway Maintenance Supervisor with a Associate's Degree is between $88,669 and $94,951).

Highway Maintenance Supervisor Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Highway Maintenance Supervisor
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 5.0%
High School 30.0%
Associates 15.0%
Bachelors 45.0%
Masters 5.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Highway Maintenance Supervisor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Highway Maintenance Supervisor's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on September 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Highway Maintenance Supervisor

Salaries for a Highway Maintenance Supervisor can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $70,926 in 2023 to around $70,379 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Highway Maintenance Supervisor salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Highway Maintenance Supervisor Over Time

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2023
$70,926
2024
$70,857
2025
$70,379
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2024 $70,857
2025 $70,379
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    Columbus, OH

    Asset Living | Columbus, OH

    Location Name: Ashton Square. COMPANY OVERVIEW. Asset Living is a third-party management firm and a proven partner in fostering thriving communities nation... more

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    Columbus, OH

    FLAHERTY AND COLLINS INC | Columbus, OH

    Maintenance SupervisorGravity - Columbus, OHCreating Value Through Vibrant CommunitiesWith expertise in market-rate, affordable, and mixed-use communities,... more

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  • NRP

    Columbus, OH

    NRP | Columbus, OH

    Come join NRP's Ateam. We've been recognized as a Top Workplace because we promote a culture where our team can build long-term careers and connections. As... more

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  • Insight Global

    Columbus, OH

    Insight Global | Columbus, OH

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  • Apartment Management Consultants

    Columbus, OH

    Apartment Management Consultants | Columbus, OH

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  • RHM Real Estate Group

    Columbus, OH

    RHM Real Estate Group | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Description. SUMMARY. We are seeking a dedicated. Maintenance Supervisor. to join our team and oversee the upkeep of our ... more

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FAQ about Highway Maintenance Supervisor

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Highway Maintenance Supervisor?

The Pharmaceuticals industry offers the highest average compensation for Highway Maintenance Supervisor roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

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