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Highway Maintenance Worker Salary in Missouri (2026)
$22.82 per hour · take-home ≈ $39,028/year ($3,252/month) for a single filer
Missouri ranks 36th of 49 states for Highway Maintenance Worker pay, with a median about 8% below the national average. Of the 5,470 Highway Maintenance Worker jobs BLS counts in Missouri, the typical worker earns $47,470 a year — though pay ranges from $37,970 for newcomers to $61,440 at the top.
Highway Maintenance Worker pay range in Missouri
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,970 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $40,960 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $47,470 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $51,580 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $61,440 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,470 Highway Maintenance Worker jobs in Missouri (occupation code 47-4051, “Highway Maintenance Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Missouri
A median Highway Maintenance Worker salary of $47,470 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Missouri state income tax, a single filer keeps about $39,028 — an effective tax rate of 17.8%.
| Gross (median) | $47,470 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,516 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,631 |
| Missouri state income tax | −$1,294 |
| Take-home (annual) | $39,028 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,252 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Missouri paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Highway Maintenance Worker make in Missouri?
- The median Highway Maintenance Worker salary in Missouri is $47,470 per year ($22.82 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $40,960 and $51,580.
- What is the take-home pay for a Highway Maintenance Worker in Missouri?
- On the median salary of $47,470, a single filer in Missouri takes home about $39,028 per year ($3,252 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.8%.
- How many Highway Maintenance Worker jobs are there in Missouri?
- BLS counts 5,470 Highway Maintenance Worker jobs in Missouri 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 Missouri 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 Missouri.