Highway Maintenance Workers Jobs Pay in Salt Lake City-Murray, UT
Average Hourly Pay
$27.81
13.1%Below national average
Range: $26.49 – $29.14
Average Annual Pay
$57,854
13.1%Below national average
Range: $55,099 – $60,609
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
$23.64/hr
Range: $22.52 – $24.77
Annual Rate
$49,176
Range: $46,834 – $51,518
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$27.81/hr
Range: $26.49 – $29.14
Annual Rate
$57,854
Range: $55,099 – $60,609
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$31.98/hr
Range: $30.46 – $33.51
Annual Rate
$66,532
Range: $63,364 – $69,700
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
