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Highway worker salary
Average highway worker salary
$39,309
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Average highway worker salary by state
Highest paying states for highway workers
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Hampshire | $44,436 | $21.36 |
| 2 | Iowa | $47,945 | $23.05 |
| 3 | Connecticut | $45,869 | $22.05 |
| 4 | California | $46,987 | $22.59 |
| 5 | West Virginia | $40,031 | $19.25 |
| 6 | New Jersey | $53,973 | $25.95 |
| 7 | Idaho | $44,395 | $21.34 |
| 8 | Illinois | $49,105 | $23.61 |
| 9 | Washington | $43,706 | $21.01 |
| 10 | Maine | $49,761 | $23.92 |
| 11 | Utah | $40,179 | $19.32 |
| 12 | Kansas | $45,951 | $22.09 |
| 13 | North Dakota | $45,072 | $21.67 |
| 14 | Alaska | $46,116 | $22.17 |
| 15 | Massachusetts | $44,932 | $21.60 |
| 16 | Ohio | $40,548 | $19.49 |
| 17 | Minnesota | $43,162 | $20.75 |
| 18 | Vermont | $43,915 | $21.11 |
| 19 | Tennessee | $35,198 | $16.92 |
| 20 | Colorado | $40,243 | $19.35 |
| 21 | New York | $41,217 | $19.82 |
| 22 | Delaware | $38,933 | $18.72 |
| 23 | Michigan | $39,168 | $18.83 |
| 24 | Florida | $36,472 | $17.53 |
| 25 | South Dakota | $33,372 | $16.04 |
| 26 | Rhode Island | $38,441 | $18.48 |
| 27 | Oklahoma | $35,144 | $16.90 |
| 28 | Kentucky | $38,361 | $18.44 |
| 29 | Georgia | $35,313 | $16.98 |
| 30 | Nevada | $37,105 | $17.84 |
| 31 | Louisiana | $33,527 | $16.12 |
| 32 | Wisconsin | $36,894 | $17.74 |
| 33 | Nebraska | $32,921 | $15.83 |
| 34 | District of Columbia | $37,723 | $18.14 |
| 35 | Missouri | $32,721 | $15.73 |
| 36 | Virginia | $34,973 | $16.81 |
| 37 | North Carolina | $32,801 | $15.77 |
| 38 | Wyoming | $32,343 | $15.55 |
| 39 | Texas | $31,620 | $15.20 |
| 40 | Indiana | $32,831 | $15.78 |
| 41 | Pennsylvania | $33,699 | $16.20 |
| 42 | Maryland | $36,565 | $17.58 |
| 43 | New Mexico | $31,410 | $15.10 |
| 44 | South Carolina | $27,542 | $13.24 |
| 45 | Oregon | $28,109 | $13.51 |
| 46 | Alabama | $29,346 | $14.11 |
| 47 | Hawaii | $30,877 | $14.84 |
| 48 | Arizona | $32,327 | $15.54 |
| 49 | Montana | $27,533 | $13.24 |
| 50 | Mississippi | $25,423 | $12.22 |
| 51 | Arkansas | $23,980 | $11.53 |
Highway worker salary details
A highway worker's salary ranges from $26,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $57,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a highway worker's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $57,000 | $4,750 | $27 |
| 75th Percentile | $48,000 | $4,000 | $23 |
| Average | $39,309 | $3,276 | $19 |
| 25th Percentile | $32,000 | $2,667 | $15 |
| 10th Percentile | $26,000 | $2,167 | $13 |
Highest paying highway worker jobs
The highest paying types of highway workers are highway maintainer, road repairer, and caltrans equipment operator.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highway Maintenance Worker | $40,488 | $3,374 | $19.47 | 72,179 |
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Highway worker salary trends
The average highway worker salary has risen by $6,077 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average highway worker earned $33,232 annually, but today, they earn $39,309 a year. That works out to a 9% change in pay for highway workers over the last decade.
Compare highway worker salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average highway worker salary over time
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Highway worker salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $39,300 | $18.90 | +2.2% |
| 2024 | $38,400 | $18.48 | +2.6% |
| 2023 | $37,500 | $18.00 | +2.5% |
| 2022 | $36,500 | $17.56 | +1.5% |
| 2021 | $36,000 | $17.30 | +3.1% |
Recently added highway worker salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deangelo Brothers, LLC | General Highway Laborer | West Bridgewater, MA | 06/27/2025 | $52,175 |
| Deangelo Contracting Services | General Highway Laborer | West Bridgewater, MA | 06/27/2025 | $52,175 |
| State of Wisconsin | Highway Worker LTE-July-October | Jefferson, WI | 06/26/2025 | $54,220 |
| Horizon Goodwill | Highway Labor Support | Cumberland, MD | 06/06/2025 | $31,305 |
| Adams County, Co | Highway Worker I-D3 Strasburg | Brighton, CO | 06/05/2025 | $47,209 |
| Frederick County Government | Highway Worker I-IV | Frederick, MD | 05/28/2025 | $37,003 |
| Marathon County Social Services | Highway Section Worker | Wausau, WI | 05/25/2025 | $48,084 |
| State of Maine | Highway Laborer (NR) | Presque Isle, ME | 05/14/2025 | $31,305 |
| Horizon Goodwill | Highway Labor Support | Hagerstown, MD | 05/14/2025 | $31,305 |
| Marathon County Social Services | Highway Section Worker | Wausau, WI | 04/28/2025 | $48,084 |
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