Highway Maintenance Worker Salary in the United States

Highway Maintenance Worker Salary

How much does a Highway Maintenance Worker make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Highway Maintenance Worker in the United States is $60,759. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $54,206 to $68,242, with most professionals earning between $48,240 and $75,054.

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Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Highway Maintenance Worker Salary $48,240 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Highway Maintenance Worker Salary $54,206 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Highway Maintenance Worker Salary $60,759 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Highway Maintenance Worker Salary $68,242 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Highway Maintenance Worker Salary $75,054 US April 01, 2025
25% $54,206 10% $48,240 90% $75,054 75% $68,242 $60,759 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Civil Engineering Technician I

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Highway Maintenance Worker

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Civil Engineering Technician III

    3 - 5 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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60759

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68242
60759
These charts show 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. The base salary for Highway Maintenance Worker ranges from $54,206 to $68,242 with the average base salary of $60,759. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $54,206 to $68,242 with the average total cash compensation of $60,759.

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