Highway Maintenance Workers Jobs Pay in Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN
Average Hourly Pay
$24.64
23.0%Below national average
Range: $23.47 – $25.82
Average Annual Pay
$51,258
23.0%Below national average
Range: $48,818 – $53,699
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
$20.94/hr
Range: $19.95 – $21.95
Annual Rate
$43,569
Range: $41,495 – $45,644
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$24.64/hr
Range: $23.47 – $25.82
Annual Rate
$51,258
Range: $48,818 – $53,699
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$28.34/hr
Range: $26.99 – $29.69
Annual Rate
$58,947
Range: $56,141 – $61,754
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
