Highway Maintenance Workers Jobs Pay in Hattiesburg, MS
Average Hourly Pay
$17.73
44.6%Below national average
Range: $16.89 – $18.58
Average Annual Pay
$36,888
44.6%Below national average
Range: $35,131 – $38,644
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
$15.07/hr
Range: $14.36 – $15.79
Annual Rate
$31,355
Range: $29,861 – $32,847
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$17.73/hr
Range: $16.89 – $18.58
Annual Rate
$36,888
Range: $35,131 – $38,644
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$20.39/hr
Range: $19.42 – $21.37
Annual Rate
$42,421
Range: $40,401 – $44,441
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
