Highway Maintenance Workers Jobs Pay in Baton Rouge, LA
Average Hourly Pay
$28.02
12.4%Below national average
Range: $26.69 – $29.36
Average Annual Pay
$58,291
12.4%Below national average
Range: $55,515 – $61,067
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
$23.82/hr
Range: $22.69 – $24.96
Annual Rate
$49,547
Range: $47,188 – $51,907
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$28.02/hr
Range: $26.69 – $29.36
Annual Rate
$58,291
Range: $55,515 – $61,067
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$32.22/hr
Range: $30.69 – $33.76
Annual Rate
$67,035
Range: $63,842 – $70,227
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
