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Highway Maintenance Worker Salary in Colorado (2026)
$25.17 per hour · take-home ≈ $42,648/year ($3,554/month) for a single filer
Colorado ranks 18th of 49 states for Highway Maintenance Worker pay, with a median about 1% above the national average. Of the 1,990 Highway Maintenance Worker jobs BLS counts in Colorado, the typical worker earns $52,350 a year — though pay ranges from $44,940 for newcomers to $66,780 at the top.
Highway Maintenance Worker pay range in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $44,940 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $51,580 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $52,350 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $61,050 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $66,780 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,990 Highway Maintenance Worker jobs in Colorado (occupation code 47-4051, “Highway Maintenance Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Colorado
A median Highway Maintenance Worker salary of $52,350 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Colorado state income tax, a single filer keeps about $42,648 — an effective tax rate of 18.5%.
| Gross (median) | $52,350 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,102 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,005 |
| Colorado state income tax | −$1,595 |
| Take-home (annual) | $42,648 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,554 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Colorado paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Highway Maintenance Worker make in Colorado?
- The median Highway Maintenance Worker salary in Colorado is $52,350 per year ($25.17 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $51,580 and $61,050.
- What is the take-home pay for a Highway Maintenance Worker in Colorado?
- On the median salary of $52,350, a single filer in Colorado takes home about $42,648 per year ($3,554 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.5%.
- How many Highway Maintenance Worker jobs are there in Colorado?
- BLS counts 1,990 Highway Maintenance Worker jobs in Colorado 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 Colorado 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 Colorado.