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Highway Maintenance Worker Salary in Nebraska (2026)
$23.39 per hour · take-home ≈ $39,760/year ($3,313/month) for a single filer
Nebraska ranks 28th of 49 states for Highway Maintenance Worker pay, with a median about 6% below the national average. Of the 2,580 Highway Maintenance Worker jobs BLS counts in Nebraska, the typical worker earns $48,650 a year — though pay ranges from $42,310 for newcomers to $60,060 at the top.
Highway Maintenance Worker pay range in Nebraska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $42,310 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $45,900 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $48,650 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $55,120 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $60,060 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,580 Highway Maintenance Worker jobs in Nebraska (occupation code 47-4051, “Highway Maintenance Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nebraska
A median Highway Maintenance Worker salary of $48,650 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Nebraska state income tax, a single filer keeps about $39,760 — an effective tax rate of 18.3%.
| Gross (median) | $48,650 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,658 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,722 |
| Nebraska state income tax | −$1,510 |
| Take-home (annual) | $39,760 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,313 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Highway Maintenance Worker make in Nebraska?
- The median Highway Maintenance Worker salary in Nebraska is $48,650 per year ($23.39 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $45,900 and $55,120.
- What is the take-home pay for a Highway Maintenance Worker in Nebraska?
- On the median salary of $48,650, a single filer in Nebraska takes home about $39,760 per year ($3,313 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.3%.
- How many Highway Maintenance Worker jobs are there in Nebraska?
- BLS counts 2,580 Highway Maintenance Worker jobs in Nebraska 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 Nebraska 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 Nebraska.