Highway Maintenance Workers Jobs Pay in Topeka, KS
Average Hourly Pay
$23.71
25.9%Below national average
Range: $22.58 – $24.84
Average Annual Pay
$49,315
25.9%Below national average
Range: $46,966 – $51,663
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
$20.15/hr
Range: $19.19 – $21.11
Annual Rate
$41,918
Range: $39,921 – $43,914
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$23.71/hr
Range: $22.58 – $24.84
Annual Rate
$49,315
Range: $46,966 – $51,663
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$27.27/hr
Range: $25.97 – $28.57
Annual Rate
$56,712
Range: $54,011 – $59,412
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
