Highway Maintenance Workers Jobs Pay in New Jersey, NJ
Average Hourly Pay
$28.95
9.5%Below national average
Range: $27.57 – $30.33
Average Annual Pay
$60,213
9.5%Below national average
Range: $57,346 – $63,080
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
$24.61/hr
Range: $23.43 – $25.78
Annual Rate
$51,181
Range: $48,744 – $53,618
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$28.95/hr
Range: $27.57 – $30.33
Annual Rate
$60,213
Range: $57,346 – $63,080
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$33.29/hr
Range: $31.71 – $34.88
Annual Rate
$69,245
Range: $65,948 – $72,542
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
