Highway Maintenance Workers Jobs Pay in Salem, OR
Average Hourly Pay
$30.43
4.9%Below national average
Range: $28.98 – $31.88
Average Annual Pay
$63,292
4.9%Below national average
Range: $60,278 – $66,306
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
$25.87/hr
Range: $24.63 – $27.10
Annual Rate
$53,798
Range: $51,236 – $56,360
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$30.43/hr
Range: $28.98 – $31.88
Annual Rate
$63,292
Range: $60,278 – $66,306
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$34.99/hr
Range: $33.33 – $36.66
Annual Rate
$72,786
Range: $69,320 – $76,252
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
