Highway Maintenance Workers Jobs Pay in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC
Average Hourly Pay
$29.53
7.7%Below national average
Range: $28.12 – $30.93
Average Annual Pay
$61,414
7.7%Below national average
Range: $58,490 – $64,339
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
$25.10/hr
Range: $23.90 – $26.29
Annual Rate
$52,202
Range: $49,717 – $54,688
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$29.53/hr
Range: $28.12 – $30.93
Annual Rate
$61,414
Range: $58,490 – $64,339
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$33.96/hr
Range: $32.34 – $35.57
Annual Rate
$70,626
Range: $67,264 – $73,990
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
