Highway Maintenance Workers Jobs Pay in Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area, LA
Average Hourly Pay
$18.44
42.4%Below national average
Range: $17.56 – $19.32
Average Annual Pay
$38,351
42.4%Below national average
Range: $36,525 – $40,177
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
$15.67/hr
Range: $14.93 – $16.42
Annual Rate
$32,598
Range: $31,046 – $34,150
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$18.44/hr
Range: $17.56 – $19.32
Annual Rate
$38,351
Range: $36,525 – $40,177
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$21.21/hr
Range: $20.19 – $22.22
Annual Rate
$44,104
Range: $42,004 – $46,204
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
