Highway Maintenance Workers Jobs Pay in New Orleans-Metairie, LA
Average Hourly Pay
$24.32
24.0%Below national average
Range: $23.16 – $25.48
Average Annual Pay
$50,581
24.0%Below national average
Range: $48,173 – $52,990
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
$20.67/hr
Range: $19.69 – $21.66
Annual Rate
$42,994
Range: $40,947 – $45,042
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$24.32/hr
Range: $23.16 – $25.48
Annual Rate
$50,581
Range: $48,173 – $52,990
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$27.97/hr
Range: $26.63 – $29.30
Annual Rate
$58,168
Range: $55,399 – $60,938
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
