Highway Maintenance Workers Jobs Pay in Tennessee, TN
Average Hourly Pay
$23.45
26.7%Below national average
Range: $22.33 – $24.56
Average Annual Pay
$48,769
26.7%Below national average
Range: $46,446 – $51,091
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
$19.93/hr
Range: $18.98 – $20.88
Annual Rate
$41,454
Range: $39,479 – $43,427
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$23.45/hr
Range: $22.33 – $24.56
Annual Rate
$48,769
Range: $46,446 – $51,091
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$26.97/hr
Range: $25.68 – $28.24
Annual Rate
$56,084
Range: $53,413 – $58,755
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
