Highway Maintenance Workers Jobs Pay in Salinas, CA
Average Hourly Pay
$32.83
2.6%Above national average
Range: $31.27 – $34.40
Average Annual Pay
$68,294
2.6%Above national average
Range: $65,042 – $71,546
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
$27.91/hr
Range: $26.58 – $29.24
Annual Rate
$58,050
Range: $55,286 – $60,814
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$32.83/hr
Range: $31.27 – $34.40
Annual Rate
$68,294
Range: $65,042 – $71,546
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$37.75/hr
Range: $35.96 – $39.56
Annual Rate
$78,538
Range: $74,798 – $82,278
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
