Highway Maintenance Workers Jobs Pay in Decatur, IL
Average Hourly Pay
$27.22
14.9%Below national average
Range: $25.92 – $28.51
Average Annual Pay
$56,609
14.9%Below national average
Range: $53,914 – $59,305
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
$23.14/hr
Range: $22.03 – $24.23
Annual Rate
$48,118
Range: $45,827 – $50,409
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$27.22/hr
Range: $25.92 – $28.51
Annual Rate
$56,609
Range: $53,914 – $59,305
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$31.30/hr
Range: $29.81 – $32.79
Annual Rate
$65,100
Range: $62,001 – $68,201
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
