Highway Maintenance Workers Jobs Pay in Lawrence, KS
Average Hourly Pay
$26.21
18.1%Below national average
Range: $24.96 – $27.46
Average Annual Pay
$54,513
18.1%Below national average
Range: $51,917 – $57,108
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
$22.28/hr
Range: $21.22 – $23.34
Annual Rate
$46,336
Range: $44,129 – $48,542
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$26.21/hr
Range: $24.96 – $27.46
Annual Rate
$54,513
Range: $51,917 – $57,108
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$30.14/hr
Range: $28.70 – $31.58
Annual Rate
$62,690
Range: $59,705 – $65,674
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
