Highway Maintenance Workers Jobs Pay in Kennewick-Richland, WA
Average Hourly Pay
$32.11
0.3%Above national average
Range: $30.58 – $33.64
Average Annual Pay
$66,787
0.3%Above national average
Range: $63,606 – $69,967
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
$27.29/hr
Range: $25.99 – $28.59
Annual Rate
$56,769
Range: $54,065 – $59,472
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$32.11/hr
Range: $30.58 – $33.64
Annual Rate
$66,787
Range: $63,606 – $69,967
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$36.93/hr
Range: $35.17 – $38.69
Annual Rate
$76,805
Range: $73,147 – $80,462
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
