Highway Maintenance Workers Jobs Pay in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
Average Hourly Pay
$30.80
3.7%Below national average
Range: $29.33 – $32.26
Average Annual Pay
$64,057
3.7%Below national average
Range: $61,006 – $67,107
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
$26.18/hr
Range: $24.93 – $27.42
Annual Rate
$54,448
Range: $51,855 – $57,041
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$30.80/hr
Range: $29.33 – $32.26
Annual Rate
$64,057
Range: $61,006 – $67,107
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$35.42/hr
Range: $33.73 – $37.10
Annual Rate
$73,666
Range: $70,157 – $77,173
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
