Highway Maintenance Workers Jobs Pay in Raleigh-Cary, NC
Average Hourly Pay
$23.09
27.8%Below national average
Range: $21.99 – $24.19
Average Annual Pay
$48,026
27.8%Below national average
Range: $45,739 – $50,313
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
$19.63/hr
Range: $18.69 – $20.56
Annual Rate
$40,822
Range: $38,878 – $42,766
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$23.09/hr
Range: $21.99 – $24.19
Annual Rate
$48,026
Range: $45,739 – $50,313
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$26.55/hr
Range: $25.29 – $27.82
Annual Rate
$55,230
Range: $52,600 – $57,860
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
