Highway Maintenance Workers Jobs Pay in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
Average Hourly Pay
$43.08
34.6%Above national average
Range: $41.03 – $45.13
Average Annual Pay
$89,610
34.6%Above national average
Range: $85,342 – $93,877
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
$36.62/hr
Range: $34.88 – $38.36
Annual Rate
$76,169
Range: $72,541 – $79,795
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$43.08/hr
Range: $41.03 – $45.13
Annual Rate
$89,610
Range: $85,342 – $93,877
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$49.54/hr
Range: $47.18 – $51.90
Annual Rate
$103,051
Range: $98,143 – $107,959
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
