Highway Maintenance Workers Jobs Pay in Ithaca, NY
Average Hourly Pay
$26.70
16.6%Below national average
Range: $25.43 – $27.97
Average Annual Pay
$55,539
16.6%Below national average
Range: $52,894 – $58,184
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
$22.70/hr
Range: $21.62 – $23.77
Annual Rate
$47,208
Range: $44,960 – $49,456
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$26.70/hr
Range: $25.43 – $27.97
Annual Rate
$55,539
Range: $52,894 – $58,184
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$30.70/hr
Range: $29.24 – $32.17
Annual Rate
$63,870
Range: $60,828 – $66,912
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
