Highway Maintenance Workers Jobs Pay in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY
Average Hourly Pay
$31.26
2.3%Below national average
Range: $29.77 – $32.75
Average Annual Pay
$65,018
2.3%Below national average
Range: $61,922 – $68,114
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
$26.57/hr
Range: $25.30 – $27.84
Annual Rate
$55,265
Range: $52,634 – $57,897
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$31.26/hr
Range: $29.77 – $32.75
Annual Rate
$65,018
Range: $61,922 – $68,114
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$35.95/hr
Range: $34.24 – $37.66
Annual Rate
$74,771
Range: $71,210 – $78,331
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
