Highway Maintenance Workers Jobs Pay in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA
Average Hourly Pay
$33.08
3.4%Above national average
Range: $31.50 – $34.65
Average Annual Pay
$68,796
3.4%Above national average
Range: $65,520 – $72,072
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
$28.12/hr
Range: $26.77 – $29.45
Annual Rate
$58,477
Range: $55,692 – $61,261
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$33.08/hr
Range: $31.50 – $34.65
Annual Rate
$68,796
Range: $65,520 – $72,072
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$38.04/hr
Range: $36.22 – $39.85
Annual Rate
$79,115
Range: $75,348 – $82,883
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
