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Highway Maintenance Worker Salary in Indiana (2026)
$23.31 per hour · take-home ≈ $39,704/year ($3,309/month) for a single filer
Indiana ranks 30th of 49 states for Highway Maintenance Worker pay, with a median about 6% below the national average. Of the 4,380 Highway Maintenance Worker jobs BLS counts in Indiana, the typical worker earns $48,480 a year — though pay ranges from $40,300 for newcomers to $62,510 at the top.
Highway Maintenance Worker pay range in Indiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $40,300 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $44,660 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $48,480 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $53,310 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $62,510 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,380 Highway Maintenance Worker jobs in Indiana (occupation code 47-4051, “Highway Maintenance Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Indiana
A median Highway Maintenance Worker salary of $48,480 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Indiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $39,704 — an effective tax rate of 18.1%.
| Gross (median) | $48,480 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,638 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,709 |
| Indiana state income tax | −$1,430 |
| Take-home (annual) | $39,704 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,309 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Indiana paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Highway Maintenance Worker make in Indiana?
- The median Highway Maintenance Worker salary in Indiana is $48,480 per year ($23.31 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $44,660 and $53,310.
- What is the take-home pay for a Highway Maintenance Worker in Indiana?
- On the median salary of $48,480, a single filer in Indiana takes home about $39,704 per year ($3,309 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.1%.
- How many Highway Maintenance Worker jobs are there in Indiana?
- BLS counts 4,380 Highway Maintenance Worker jobs in Indiana 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 Indiana 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 Indiana.