Highway Maintenance Workers Jobs Pay in Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI
Average Hourly Pay
$29.41
8.1%Below national average
Range: $28.01 – $30.81
Average Annual Pay
$61,174
8.1%Below national average
Range: $58,261 – $64,087
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
$25.00/hr
Range: $23.81 – $26.19
Annual Rate
$51,998
Range: $49,522 – $54,474
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$29.41/hr
Range: $28.01 – $30.81
Annual Rate
$61,174
Range: $58,261 – $64,087
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$33.82/hr
Range: $32.21 – $35.43
Annual Rate
$70,350
Range: $67,000 – $73,700
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
