Highway Maintenance Workers Jobs Pay in Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA
Average Hourly Pay
$33.64
5.1%Above national average
Range: $32.04 – $35.24
Average Annual Pay
$69,975
5.1%Above national average
Range: $66,643 – $73,308
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
$28.59/hr
Range: $27.23 – $29.95
Annual Rate
$59,479
Range: $56,647 – $62,312
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$33.64/hr
Range: $32.04 – $35.24
Annual Rate
$69,975
Range: $66,643 – $73,308
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$38.69/hr
Range: $36.85 – $40.53
Annual Rate
$80,471
Range: $76,639 – $84,304
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
