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Highway Maintenance Worker Salary in Maryland (2026)
$23.57 per hour · take-home ≈ $39,458/year ($3,288/month) for a single filer
Maryland ranks 26th of 49 states for Highway Maintenance Worker pay, with a median about 5% below the national average. Of the 620 Highway Maintenance Worker jobs BLS counts in Maryland, the typical worker earns $49,030 a year — though pay ranges from $38,090 for newcomers to $78,830 at the top.
Highway Maintenance Worker pay range in Maryland
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $38,090 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $43,200 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $49,030 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $62,470 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $78,830 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 620 Highway Maintenance Worker jobs in Maryland (occupation code 47-4051, “Highway Maintenance Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maryland
A median Highway Maintenance Worker salary of $49,030 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maryland state income tax, a single filer keeps about $39,458 — an effective tax rate of 19.5%.
| Gross (median) | $49,030 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,704 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,751 |
| Maryland state income tax | −$2,117 |
| Take-home (annual) | $39,458 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,288 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Highway Maintenance Worker make in Maryland?
- The median Highway Maintenance Worker salary in Maryland is $49,030 per year ($23.57 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $43,200 and $62,470.
- What is the take-home pay for a Highway Maintenance Worker in Maryland?
- On the median salary of $49,030, a single filer in Maryland takes home about $39,458 per year ($3,288 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.5%.
- How many Highway Maintenance Worker jobs are there in Maryland?
- BLS counts 620 Highway Maintenance Worker jobs in Maryland 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 Maryland 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 Maryland.