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Highway Maintenance Worker Salary in California (2026)
$28.64 per hour · take-home ≈ $48,275/year ($4,023/month) for a single filer
California ranks 9th of 49 states for Highway Maintenance Worker pay, with a median about 15% above the national average. Of the 8,150 Highway Maintenance Worker jobs BLS counts in California, the typical worker earns $59,580 a year — though pay ranges from $44,780 for newcomers to $84,520 at the top.
Highway Maintenance Worker pay range in California
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $44,780 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $49,550 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $59,580 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $76,510 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $84,520 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 8,150 Highway Maintenance Worker jobs in California (occupation code 47-4051, “Highway Maintenance Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in California
A median Highway Maintenance Worker salary of $59,580 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus California state income tax, a single filer keeps about $48,275 — an effective tax rate of 19.0%.
| Gross (median) | $59,580 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,970 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,558 |
| California state income tax | −$1,777 |
| Take-home (annual) | $48,275 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,023 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Highway Maintenance Worker make in California?
- The median Highway Maintenance Worker salary in California is $59,580 per year ($28.64 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $49,550 and $76,510.
- What is the take-home pay for a Highway Maintenance Worker in California?
- On the median salary of $59,580, a single filer in California takes home about $48,275 per year ($4,023 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.0%.
- How many Highway Maintenance Worker jobs are there in California?
- BLS counts 8,150 Highway Maintenance Worker jobs in California 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 California 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 California.