Highway Maintenance Workers Jobs Pay in Richmond, VA
Average Hourly Pay
$26.15
18.3%Below national average
Range: $24.90 – $27.39
Average Annual Pay
$54,382
18.3%Below national average
Range: $51,792 – $56,971
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
$22.23/hr
Range: $21.16 – $23.28
Annual Rate
$46,225
Range: $44,023 – $48,425
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$26.15/hr
Range: $24.90 – $27.39
Annual Rate
$54,382
Range: $51,792 – $56,971
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$30.07/hr
Range: $28.63 – $31.50
Annual Rate
$62,539
Range: $59,561 – $65,517
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
