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Highway Maintenance Worker Salary in Arizona (2026)
$24.45 per hour · take-home ≈ $42,169/year ($3,514/month) for a single filer
Arizona ranks 22nd of 49 states for Highway Maintenance Worker pay, with a median about 2% below the national average. Of the 1,410 Highway Maintenance Worker jobs BLS counts in Arizona, the typical worker earns $50,850 a year — though pay ranges from $38,020 for newcomers to $63,910 at the top.
Highway Maintenance Worker pay range in Arizona
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $38,020 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $45,540 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $50,850 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $56,660 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $63,910 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,410 Highway Maintenance Worker jobs in Arizona (occupation code 47-4051, “Highway Maintenance Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arizona
A median Highway Maintenance Worker salary of $50,850 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Arizona state income tax, a single filer keeps about $42,169 — an effective tax rate of 17.1%.
| Gross (median) | $50,850 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,922 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,890 |
| Arizona state income tax | −$869 |
| Take-home (annual) | $42,169 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,514 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Highway Maintenance Worker make in Arizona?
- The median Highway Maintenance Worker salary in Arizona is $50,850 per year ($24.45 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $45,540 and $56,660.
- What is the take-home pay for a Highway Maintenance Worker in Arizona?
- On the median salary of $50,850, a single filer in Arizona takes home about $42,169 per year ($3,514 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.1%.
- How many Highway Maintenance Worker jobs are there in Arizona?
- BLS counts 1,410 Highway Maintenance Worker jobs in Arizona 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 Arizona 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 Arizona.