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Highway Maintenance Worker Salary in Arkansas (2026)
$17.19 per hour · take-home ≈ $29,687/year ($2,474/month) for a single filer
Arkansas ranks 48th of 49 states for Highway Maintenance Worker pay, with a median about 31% below the national average. Of the 860 Highway Maintenance Worker jobs BLS counts in Arkansas, the typical worker earns $35,740 a year — though pay ranges from $27,190 for newcomers to $46,110 at the top.
Highway Maintenance Worker pay range in Arkansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $27,190 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $29,620 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $35,740 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $41,600 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $46,110 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 860 Highway Maintenance Worker jobs in Arkansas (occupation code 47-4051, “Highway Maintenance Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arkansas
A median Highway Maintenance Worker salary of $35,740 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Arkansas state income tax, a single filer keeps about $29,687 — an effective tax rate of 16.9%.
| Gross (median) | $35,740 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,109 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,734 |
| Arkansas state income tax | −$1,210 |
| Take-home (annual) | $29,687 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,474 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Highway Maintenance Worker make in Arkansas?
- The median Highway Maintenance Worker salary in Arkansas is $35,740 per year ($17.19 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $29,620 and $41,600.
- What is the take-home pay for a Highway Maintenance Worker in Arkansas?
- On the median salary of $35,740, a single filer in Arkansas takes home about $29,687 per year ($2,474 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.9%.
- How many Highway Maintenance Worker jobs are there in Arkansas?
- BLS counts 860 Highway Maintenance Worker jobs in Arkansas 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 Arkansas 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 Arkansas.