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Highway Maintenance Worker Salary in Connecticut (2026)
$31.19 per hour · take-home ≈ $51,485/year ($4,290/month) for a single filer
Connecticut is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Highway Maintenance Workers (3rd of 49), with a median about 25% above the national average. Of the 2,130 Highway Maintenance Worker jobs BLS counts in Connecticut, the typical worker earns $64,870 a year — though pay ranges from $57,710 for newcomers to $79,490 at the top.
Highway Maintenance Worker pay range in Connecticut
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $57,710 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $61,690 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $64,870 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $72,990 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $79,490 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,130 Highway Maintenance Worker jobs in Connecticut (occupation code 47-4051, “Highway Maintenance Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Connecticut
A median Highway Maintenance Worker salary of $64,870 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Connecticut state income tax, a single filer keeps about $51,485 — an effective tax rate of 20.6%.
| Gross (median) | $64,870 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,604 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,963 |
| Connecticut state income tax | −$2,818 |
| Take-home (annual) | $51,485 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,290 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Highway Maintenance Worker make in Connecticut?
- The median Highway Maintenance Worker salary in Connecticut is $64,870 per year ($31.19 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $61,690 and $72,990.
- What is the take-home pay for a Highway Maintenance Worker in Connecticut?
- On the median salary of $64,870, a single filer in Connecticut takes home about $51,485 per year ($4,290 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.6%.
- How many Highway Maintenance Worker jobs are there in Connecticut?
- BLS counts 2,130 Highway Maintenance Worker jobs in Connecticut 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 Connecticut 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 Connecticut.