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Highway Maintenance Worker Salary in Nevada (2026)
$23.71 per hour · take-home ≈ $41,809/year ($3,484/month) for a single filer
Nevada ranks 24th of 49 states for Highway Maintenance Worker pay, with a median about 5% below the national average. Of the 990 Highway Maintenance Worker jobs BLS counts in Nevada, the typical worker earns $49,320 a year — though pay ranges from $36,070 for newcomers to $74,410 at the top.
Highway Maintenance Worker pay range in Nevada
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,070 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $39,400 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $49,320 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $61,350 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $74,410 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 990 Highway Maintenance Worker jobs in Nevada (occupation code 47-4051, “Highway Maintenance Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nevada
A median Highway Maintenance Worker salary of $49,320 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Nevada), a single filer keeps about $41,809 — an effective tax rate of 15.2%.
| Gross (median) | $49,320 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,738 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,773 |
| Nevada state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $41,809 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,484 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Highway Maintenance Worker make in Nevada?
- The median Highway Maintenance Worker salary in Nevada is $49,320 per year ($23.71 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $39,400 and $61,350.
- What is the take-home pay for a Highway Maintenance Worker in Nevada?
- On the median salary of $49,320, a single filer in Nevada takes home about $41,809 per year ($3,484 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 15.2%.
- How many Highway Maintenance Worker jobs are there in Nevada?
- BLS counts 990 Highway Maintenance Worker jobs in Nevada 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 Nevada 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 Nevada.