Highway Maintenance Workers Jobs Pay in Wilmington, NC
Average Hourly Pay
$22.76
28.9%Below national average
Range: $21.68 – $23.85
Average Annual Pay
$47,349
28.9%Below national average
Range: $45,094 – $49,604
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
$19.35/hr
Range: $18.43 – $20.27
Annual Rate
$40,247
Range: $38,330 – $42,163
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$22.76/hr
Range: $21.68 – $23.85
Annual Rate
$47,349
Range: $45,094 – $49,604
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$26.17/hr
Range: $24.93 – $27.43
Annual Rate
$54,451
Range: $51,858 – $57,045
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
