Highway Maintenance Workers Hourly Pay

Median hourly wage: $24.16

Hourly Wage Percentiles

PercentileHourly Wage
10th$17.42
25th$20.91
Median$24.16
75th$29.35
90th$34.60

Data source: BLS OES national file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do highway maintenance workers make an hour?

The median hourly wage is $24.16; the mean hourly wage is $25.52.

What is the entry-level hourly pay for highway maintenance workers?

Workers at the 10th percentile earn about $17.42 per hour — a common proxy for entry-level pay.

What is the top hourly pay for highway maintenance workers?

Workers at the 90th percentile earn about $34.60 per hour.