Highway Maintenance Workers Jobs Pay in Bellingham, WA
Average Hourly Pay
$31.44
1.7%Below national average
Range: $29.94 – $32.93
Average Annual Pay
$65,389
1.7%Below national average
Range: $62,275 – $68,503
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
$26.72/hr
Range: $25.45 – $27.99
Annual Rate
$55,581
Range: $52,934 – $58,228
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$31.44/hr
Range: $29.94 – $32.93
Annual Rate
$65,389
Range: $62,275 – $68,503
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$36.16/hr
Range: $34.43 – $37.87
Annual Rate
$75,197
Range: $71,616 – $78,778
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
