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Highway Maintenance Worker Salary in Minnesota (2026)
$30.36 per hour · take-home ≈ $50,150/year ($4,179/month) for a single filer
Minnesota is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Highway Maintenance Workers (4th of 49), with a median about 22% above the national average. Of the 4,610 Highway Maintenance Worker jobs BLS counts in Minnesota, the typical worker earns $63,150 a year — though pay ranges from $45,660 for newcomers to $72,650 at the top.
Highway Maintenance Worker pay range in Minnesota
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $45,660 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $55,810 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $63,150 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $66,150 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $72,650 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,610 Highway Maintenance Worker jobs in Minnesota (occupation code 47-4051, “Highway Maintenance Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Minnesota
A median Highway Maintenance Worker salary of $63,150 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Minnesota state income tax, a single filer keeps about $50,150 — an effective tax rate of 20.6%.
| Gross (median) | $63,150 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,398 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,831 |
| Minnesota state income tax | −$2,771 |
| Take-home (annual) | $50,150 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,179 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Minnesota paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Highway Maintenance Worker make in Minnesota?
- The median Highway Maintenance Worker salary in Minnesota is $63,150 per year ($30.36 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $55,810 and $66,150.
- What is the take-home pay for a Highway Maintenance Worker in Minnesota?
- On the median salary of $63,150, a single filer in Minnesota takes home about $50,150 per year ($4,179 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.6%.
- How many Highway Maintenance Worker jobs are there in Minnesota?
- BLS counts 4,610 Highway Maintenance Worker jobs in Minnesota 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 Minnesota 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 Minnesota.