Highway Maintenance Workers Jobs Pay in California, CA
Average Hourly Pay
$31.12
2.7%Below national average
Range: $29.64 – $32.60
Average Annual Pay
$64,734
2.7%Below national average
Range: $61,651 – $67,816
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
$26.45/hr
Range: $25.19 – $27.71
Annual Rate
$55,024
Range: $52,403 – $57,644
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$31.12/hr
Range: $29.64 – $32.60
Annual Rate
$64,734
Range: $61,651 – $67,816
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$35.79/hr
Range: $34.09 – $37.49
Annual Rate
$74,444
Range: $70,899 – $77,988
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
