Highway Maintenance Workers Jobs Pay in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA
Average Hourly Pay
$24.39
23.8%Below national average
Range: $23.23 – $25.55
Average Annual Pay
$50,734
23.8%Below national average
Range: $48,318 – $53,150
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
$20.73/hr
Range: $19.75 – $21.72
Annual Rate
$43,124
Range: $41,070 – $45,178
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$24.39/hr
Range: $23.23 – $25.55
Annual Rate
$50,734
Range: $48,318 – $53,150
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$28.05/hr
Range: $26.71 – $29.38
Annual Rate
$58,344
Range: $55,566 – $61,122
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
