Highway Maintenance Workers Jobs Pay in Iowa City, IA
Average Hourly Pay
$28.68
10.4%Below national average
Range: $27.31 – $30.04
Average Annual Pay
$59,645
10.4%Below national average
Range: $56,805 – $62,485
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
$24.38/hr
Range: $23.21 – $25.53
Annual Rate
$50,698
Range: $48,284 – $53,112
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$28.68/hr
Range: $27.31 – $30.04
Annual Rate
$59,645
Range: $56,805 – $62,485
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$32.98/hr
Range: $31.41 – $34.55
Annual Rate
$68,592
Range: $65,326 – $71,858
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
