Highway Maintenance Workers Jobs Pay in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
Average Hourly Pay
$27.56
13.9%Below national average
Range: $26.25 – $28.88
Average Annual Pay
$57,330
13.9%Below national average
Range: $54,600 – $60,060
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
$23.43/hr
Range: $22.31 – $24.55
Annual Rate
$48,731
Range: $46,410 – $51,051
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$27.56/hr
Range: $26.25 – $28.88
Annual Rate
$57,330
Range: $54,600 – $60,060
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$31.69/hr
Range: $30.19 – $33.21
Annual Rate
$65,930
Range: $62,790 – $69,069
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
