As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Highway Maintenance Worker in Wilmington, NC is $57,190, equivalent to $27 per hour, $1,100 weekly, or $4,766 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Highway Maintenance Worker in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Highway Maintenance Worker in Wilmington, NC vary widely, spanning from $44,574 to $68,922. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($50,586) and 75th percentile ($63,331), while top earners (90th percentile) make $68,922 per year. This $12,745 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Consulting or Engineering Services, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Wilmington Highway Maintenance Worker often earn 3.6% lower than national averages. However, Wilmington currently ranks 692 statewide for Highway Maintenance Worker job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Highway Maintenance Worker Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Highway Maintenance Worker Salary $44,574 Wilmington, NC October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Highway Maintenance Worker Salary $50,586 Wilmington, NC October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Highway Maintenance Worker Salary $57,190 Wilmington, NC October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Highway Maintenance Worker Salary $63,331 Wilmington, NC October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Highway Maintenance Worker Salary $68,922 Wilmington, NC October 01, 2026
25% $50,586 10% $44,574 90% $68,922 75% $63,331 $57,190 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Wilmington, North Carolina    Wilmington is a port city and the county seat of New Hanover County in coastal southeastern North Carolina, United States. With a population of 119,04....More

Wilmington, North Carolina  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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