Highway Maintenance Workers Jobs Pay in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL
Average Hourly Pay
$34.80
8.7%Above national average
Range: $33.14 – $36.45
Average Annual Pay
$72,378
8.7%Above national average
Range: $68,931 – $75,824
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
$29.58/hr
Range: $28.17 – $30.98
Annual Rate
$61,521
Range: $58,591 – $64,450
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$34.80/hr
Range: $33.14 – $36.45
Annual Rate
$72,378
Range: $68,931 – $75,824
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$40.02/hr
Range: $38.11 – $41.92
Annual Rate
$83,235
Range: $79,271 – $87,198
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
