Highway Maintenance Workers Jobs Pay in Abilene, TX
Average Hourly Pay
$22.74
28.9%Below national average
Range: $21.66 – $23.83
Average Annual Pay
$47,305
28.9%Below national average
Range: $45,053 – $49,558
How much do Highway Maintenance Workers make?
Your level of experience is a key factor in determining your earning potential. Here's what you can expect at different career stages:
Entry Level
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$19.33/hr
Range: $18.41 – $20.26
Annual Rate
$40,209
Range: $38,295 – $42,124
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$22.74/hr
Range: $21.66 – $23.83
Annual Rate
$47,305
Range: $45,053 – $49,558
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$26.15/hr
Range: $24.91 – $27.40
Annual Rate
$54,401
Range: $51,811 – $56,992
Highway Maintenance Workers job description
Highway Maintenance Workers professionals ensure facilities, equipment, and systems function properly. They perform repairs, preventive maintenance, and inspections to keep operations running smoothly.
Responsibilities
- •Perform routine maintenance and repairs
- •Inspect equipment and facilities
- •Troubleshoot mechanical issues
- •Maintain maintenance records
- •Order supplies and parts
- •Ensure compliance with safety codes
Skills
- •Mechanical aptitude
- •Troubleshooting
- •Hand and power tool proficiency
- •Physical stamina
- •Problem-solving
- •Time management
Qualifications
- •High school diploma or equivalent
- •Trade certification preferred
- •Experience with building systems
- •Ability to work flexible hours
