Highway Maintenance Workers Jobs Pay in Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX
Average Hourly Pay
$25.47
20.4%Below national average
Range: $24.26 – $26.69
Average Annual Pay
$52,984
20.4%Below national average
Range: $50,461 – $55,507
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
$21.65/hr
Range: $20.62 – $22.69
Annual Rate
$45,036
Range: $42,892 – $47,181
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$25.47/hr
Range: $24.26 – $26.69
Annual Rate
$52,984
Range: $50,461 – $55,507
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$29.29/hr
Range: $27.90 – $30.69
Annual Rate
$60,932
Range: $58,030 – $63,833
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
