Highway Maintenance Workers Jobs Pay in Columbia, MO
Average Hourly Pay
$24.33
24.0%Below national average
Range: $23.17 – $25.49
Average Annual Pay
$50,603
24.0%Below national average
Range: $48,194 – $53,013
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
$20.68/hr
Range: $19.69 – $21.67
Annual Rate
$43,013
Range: $40,965 – $45,061
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$24.33/hr
Range: $23.17 – $25.49
Annual Rate
$50,603
Range: $48,194 – $53,013
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$27.98/hr
Range: $26.65 – $29.31
Annual Rate
$58,193
Range: $55,423 – $60,965
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
