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Highway Maintenance Worker Salary in Georgia (2026)
$18.06 per hour · take-home ≈ $31,033/year ($2,586/month) for a single filer
Georgia ranks 46th of 49 states for Highway Maintenance Worker pay, with a median about 27% below the national average. Of the 1,980 Highway Maintenance Worker jobs BLS counts in Georgia, the typical worker earns $37,560 a year — though pay ranges from $30,600 for newcomers to $48,760 at the top.
Highway Maintenance Worker pay range in Georgia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $30,600 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $35,370 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $37,560 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $45,310 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $48,760 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,980 Highway Maintenance Worker jobs in Georgia (occupation code 47-4051, “Highway Maintenance Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Georgia
A median Highway Maintenance Worker salary of $37,560 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Georgia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $31,033 — an effective tax rate of 17.4%.
| Gross (median) | $37,560 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,327 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,873 |
| Georgia state income tax | −$1,327 |
| Take-home (annual) | $31,033 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,586 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Highway Maintenance Worker make in Georgia?
- The median Highway Maintenance Worker salary in Georgia is $37,560 per year ($18.06 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $35,370 and $45,310.
- What is the take-home pay for a Highway Maintenance Worker in Georgia?
- On the median salary of $37,560, a single filer in Georgia takes home about $31,033 per year ($2,586 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.4%.
- How many Highway Maintenance Worker jobs are there in Georgia?
- BLS counts 1,980 Highway Maintenance Worker jobs in Georgia 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 Georgia 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 Georgia.