As of October 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of Highway Maintenance Worker in the United States is $30. While Salary.com is seeing that Highway Maintenance Worker salary in the US can go up to $36 or down to $23, but most earn between $27 and $33. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Highway Maintenance Worker in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Pay Rate | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Highway Maintenance Worker Salary | $23 | US | October 01, 2026 |
| 25th Percentile Highway Maintenance Worker Salary | $27 | US | October 01, 2026 |
| 50th Percentile Highway Maintenance Worker Salary | $30 | US | October 01, 2026 |
| 75th Percentile Highway Maintenance Worker Salary | $33 | US | October 01, 2026 |
| 90th Percentile Highway Maintenance Worker Salary | $36 | US | October 01, 2026 |
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0 - 1 years experience
High School Diploma or Technical Certificate
1 - 3 years experience
High School Diploma or Technical Certificate
3 - 5 years experience
High School Diploma or Technical Certificate
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Core compensation
Includes base and short-term incentives
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