Highway Maintenance Workers Jobs Pay in Huntington-Ashland, WV
Average Hourly Pay
$21.76
32.0%Below national average
Range: $20.72 – $22.79
Average Annual Pay
$45,252
32.0%Below national average
Range: $43,098 – $47,407
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
$18.50/hr
Range: $17.61 – $19.37
Annual Rate
$38,464
Range: $36,633 – $40,296
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$21.76/hr
Range: $20.72 – $22.79
Annual Rate
$45,252
Range: $43,098 – $47,407
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$25.02/hr
Range: $23.83 – $26.21
Annual Rate
$52,040
Range: $49,563 – $54,518
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
