Highway Maintenance Workers Jobs Pay in Kentucky, KY
Average Hourly Pay
$19.26
39.8%Below national average
Range: $18.34 – $20.17
Average Annual Pay
$40,055
39.8%Below national average
Range: $38,147 – $41,962
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
$16.37/hr
Range: $15.59 – $17.14
Annual Rate
$34,047
Range: $32,425 – $35,668
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$19.26/hr
Range: $18.34 – $20.17
Annual Rate
$40,055
Range: $38,147 – $41,962
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$22.15/hr
Range: $21.09 – $23.20
Annual Rate
$46,063
Range: $43,869 – $48,256
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
