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Highway Maintenance Worker Salary in Louisiana (2026)
$21.53 per hour · take-home ≈ $37,200/year ($3,100/month) for a single filer
Louisiana ranks 42nd of 49 states for Highway Maintenance Worker pay, with a median about 13% below the national average. Of the 1,050 Highway Maintenance Worker jobs BLS counts in Louisiana, the typical worker earns $44,790 a year — though pay ranges from $27,760 for newcomers to $63,010 at the top.
Highway Maintenance Worker pay range in Louisiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $27,760 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $34,940 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $44,790 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $57,700 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $63,010 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,050 Highway Maintenance Worker jobs in Louisiana (occupation code 47-4051, “Highway Maintenance Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Louisiana
A median Highway Maintenance Worker salary of $44,790 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Louisiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $37,200 — an effective tax rate of 16.9%.
| Gross (median) | $44,790 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,195 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,426 |
| Louisiana state income tax | −$969 |
| Take-home (annual) | $37,200 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,100 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Highway Maintenance Worker make in Louisiana?
- The median Highway Maintenance Worker salary in Louisiana is $44,790 per year ($21.53 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $34,940 and $57,700.
- What is the take-home pay for a Highway Maintenance Worker in Louisiana?
- On the median salary of $44,790, a single filer in Louisiana takes home about $37,200 per year ($3,100 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.9%.
- How many Highway Maintenance Worker jobs are there in Louisiana?
- BLS counts 1,050 Highway Maintenance Worker jobs in Louisiana 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 Louisiana 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 Louisiana.