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Highway Maintenance Worker Salary in Florida (2026)
$20.29 per hour · take-home ≈ $36,096/year ($3,008/month) for a single filer
Florida ranks 43rd of 49 states for Highway Maintenance Worker pay, with a median about 18% below the national average. Of the 2,530 Highway Maintenance Worker jobs BLS counts in Florida, the typical worker earns $42,210 a year — though pay ranges from $33,610 for newcomers to $57,220 at the top.
Highway Maintenance Worker pay range in Florida
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $33,610 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $36,940 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $42,210 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $46,900 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $57,220 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,530 Highway Maintenance Worker jobs in Florida (occupation code 47-4051, “Highway Maintenance Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Florida
A median Highway Maintenance Worker salary of $42,210 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Florida), a single filer keeps about $36,096 — an effective tax rate of 14.5%.
| Gross (median) | $42,210 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,885 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,229 |
| Florida state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $36,096 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,008 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Florida paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Highway Maintenance Worker make in Florida?
- The median Highway Maintenance Worker salary in Florida is $42,210 per year ($20.29 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,940 and $46,900.
- What is the take-home pay for a Highway Maintenance Worker in Florida?
- On the median salary of $42,210, a single filer in Florida takes home about $36,096 per year ($3,008 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 14.5%.
- How many Highway Maintenance Worker jobs are there in Florida?
- BLS counts 2,530 Highway Maintenance Worker jobs in Florida 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 Florida 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 Florida.