Highway Maintenance Workers Jobs Pay in Yakima, WA
Average Hourly Pay
$30.75
3.9%Below national average
Range: $29.29 – $32.22
Average Annual Pay
$63,969
3.9%Below national average
Range: $60,923 – $67,016
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
$26.14/hr
Range: $24.90 – $27.39
Annual Rate
$54,374
Range: $51,785 – $56,964
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$30.75/hr
Range: $29.29 – $32.22
Annual Rate
$63,969
Range: $60,923 – $67,016
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$35.36/hr
Range: $33.68 – $37.05
Annual Rate
$73,564
Range: $70,061 – $77,068
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
