Highway Maintenance Workers Jobs Pay in Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA
Average Hourly Pay
$30.25
5.5%Below national average
Range: $28.81 – $31.69
Average Annual Pay
$62,921
5.5%Below national average
Range: $59,925 – $65,917
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
$25.71/hr
Range: $24.49 – $26.94
Annual Rate
$53,483
Range: $50,936 – $56,029
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$30.25/hr
Range: $28.81 – $31.69
Annual Rate
$62,921
Range: $59,925 – $65,917
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$34.79/hr
Range: $33.13 – $36.44
Annual Rate
$72,359
Range: $68,914 – $75,805
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
