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Highway Maintenance Worker Salary in New Hampshire (2026)
$24.54 per hour · take-home ≈ $43,199/year ($3,600/month) for a single filer
New Hampshire ranks 21st of 49 states for Highway Maintenance Worker pay, with a median about 1% below the national average. Of the 1,230 Highway Maintenance Worker jobs BLS counts in New Hampshire, the typical worker earns $51,050 a year — though pay ranges from $41,520 for newcomers to $61,410 at the top.
Highway Maintenance Worker pay range in New Hampshire
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $41,520 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $48,110 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $51,050 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $58,900 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $61,410 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,230 Highway Maintenance Worker jobs in New Hampshire (occupation code 47-4051, “Highway Maintenance Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Hampshire
A median Highway Maintenance Worker salary of $51,050 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in New Hampshire), a single filer keeps about $43,199 — an effective tax rate of 15.4%.
| Gross (median) | $51,050 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,946 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,905 |
| New Hampshire state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $43,199 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,600 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free New Hampshire paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Highway Maintenance Worker make in New Hampshire?
- The median Highway Maintenance Worker salary in New Hampshire is $51,050 per year ($24.54 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $48,110 and $58,900.
- What is the take-home pay for a Highway Maintenance Worker in New Hampshire?
- On the median salary of $51,050, a single filer in New Hampshire takes home about $43,199 per year ($3,600 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 15.4%.
- How many Highway Maintenance Worker jobs are there in New Hampshire?
- BLS counts 1,230 Highway Maintenance Worker jobs in New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire.