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Highway Maintenance Worker Salary in Alaska (2026)
$26.01 per hour · take-home ≈ $45,641/year ($3,803/month) for a single filer
Alaska ranks 16th of 49 states for Highway Maintenance Worker pay, with a median about 4% above the national average. Of the 50 Highway Maintenance Worker jobs BLS counts in Alaska, the typical worker earns $54,090 a year — though pay ranges from $46,060 for newcomers to $77,710 at the top.
Highway Maintenance Worker pay range in Alaska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $46,060 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $52,940 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $54,090 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $66,820 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $77,710 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 50 Highway Maintenance Worker jobs in Alaska (occupation code 47-4051, “Highway Maintenance Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alaska
A median Highway Maintenance Worker salary of $54,090 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Alaska), a single filer keeps about $45,641 — an effective tax rate of 15.6%.
| Gross (median) | $54,090 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,311 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,138 |
| Alaska state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $45,641 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,803 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Alaska paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Highway Maintenance Worker make in Alaska?
- The median Highway Maintenance Worker salary in Alaska is $54,090 per year ($26.01 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $52,940 and $66,820.
- What is the take-home pay for a Highway Maintenance Worker in Alaska?
- On the median salary of $54,090, a single filer in Alaska takes home about $45,641 per year ($3,803 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 15.6%.
- How many Highway Maintenance Worker jobs are there in Alaska?
- BLS counts 50 Highway Maintenance Worker jobs in Alaska in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Alaska state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Alaska.