Highway Maintenance Workers Jobs Pay in Champaign-Urbana, IL
Average Hourly Pay
$30.93
3.3%Below national average
Range: $29.46 – $32.41
Average Annual Pay
$64,341
3.3%Below national average
Range: $61,277 – $67,404
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
$26.29/hr
Range: $25.04 – $27.55
Annual Rate
$54,690
Range: $52,085 – $57,293
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$30.93/hr
Range: $29.46 – $32.41
Annual Rate
$64,341
Range: $61,277 – $67,404
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$35.57/hr
Range: $33.88 – $37.27
Annual Rate
$73,992
Range: $70,469 – $77,515
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
