Highway Maintenance Workers Jobs Pay in Michigan City-La Porte, IN
Average Hourly Pay
$24.57
23.2%Below national average
Range: $23.40 – $25.74
Average Annual Pay
$51,106
23.2%Below national average
Range: $48,672 – $53,539
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
$20.88/hr
Range: $19.89 – $21.88
Annual Rate
$43,440
Range: $41,371 – $45,508
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$24.57/hr
Range: $23.40 – $25.74
Annual Rate
$51,106
Range: $48,672 – $53,539
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$28.26/hr
Range: $26.91 – $29.60
Annual Rate
$58,772
Range: $55,973 – $61,570
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
