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Highway Maintenance Worker Salary in Massachusetts (2026)
$29.57 per hour · take-home ≈ $48,520/year ($4,043/month) for a single filer
Massachusetts ranks 6th of 49 states for Highway Maintenance Worker pay, with a median about 19% above the national average. Of the 2,000 Highway Maintenance Worker jobs BLS counts in Massachusetts, the typical worker earns $61,500 a year — though pay ranges from $46,460 for newcomers to $79,860 at the top.
Highway Maintenance Worker pay range in Massachusetts
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $46,460 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $50,160 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $61,500 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $70,070 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $79,860 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,000 Highway Maintenance Worker jobs in Massachusetts (occupation code 47-4051, “Highway Maintenance Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Massachusetts
A median Highway Maintenance Worker salary of $61,500 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Massachusetts state income tax, a single filer keeps about $48,520 — an effective tax rate of 21.1%.
| Gross (median) | $61,500 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,200 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,705 |
| Massachusetts state income tax | −$3,075 |
| Take-home (annual) | $48,520 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,043 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Highway Maintenance Worker make in Massachusetts?
- The median Highway Maintenance Worker salary in Massachusetts is $61,500 per year ($29.57 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $50,160 and $70,070.
- What is the take-home pay for a Highway Maintenance Worker in Massachusetts?
- On the median salary of $61,500, a single filer in Massachusetts takes home about $48,520 per year ($4,043 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.1%.
- How many Highway Maintenance Worker jobs are there in Massachusetts?
- BLS counts 2,000 Highway Maintenance Worker jobs in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts.