Highway Maintenance Workers Jobs Pay in Wausau, WI
Average Hourly Pay
$26.19
18.2%Below national average
Range: $24.94 – $27.43
Average Annual Pay
$54,469
18.2%Below national average
Range: $51,875 – $57,063
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
$22.26/hr
Range: $21.20 – $23.32
Annual Rate
$46,299
Range: $44,094 – $48,504
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$26.19/hr
Range: $24.94 – $27.43
Annual Rate
$54,469
Range: $51,875 – $57,063
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$30.12/hr
Range: $28.68 – $31.54
Annual Rate
$62,639
Range: $59,656 – $65,622
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
