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Highway Maintenance Worker Salary in New Jersey (2026)
$24.87 per hour · take-home ≈ $42,371/year ($3,531/month) for a single filer
New Jersey ranks 20th of 49 states for Highway Maintenance Worker pay, with a median right at the national average. Of the 4,850 Highway Maintenance Worker jobs BLS counts in New Jersey, the typical worker earns $51,720 a year — though pay ranges from $36,810 for newcomers to $80,360 at the top.
Highway Maintenance Worker pay range in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,810 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $41,250 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $51,720 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $65,730 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $80,360 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,850 Highway Maintenance Worker jobs in New Jersey (occupation code 47-4051, “Highway Maintenance Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Jersey
A median Highway Maintenance Worker salary of $51,720 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New Jersey state income tax, a single filer keeps about $42,371 — an effective tax rate of 18.1%.
| Gross (median) | $51,720 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,026 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,957 |
| New Jersey state income tax | −$1,366 |
| Take-home (annual) | $42,371 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,531 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Highway Maintenance Worker make in New Jersey?
- The median Highway Maintenance Worker salary in New Jersey is $51,720 per year ($24.87 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $41,250 and $65,730.
- What is the take-home pay for a Highway Maintenance Worker in New Jersey?
- On the median salary of $51,720, a single filer in New Jersey takes home about $42,371 per year ($3,531 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.1%.
- How many Highway Maintenance Worker jobs are there in New Jersey?
- BLS counts 4,850 Highway Maintenance Worker jobs in New Jersey 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 Jersey 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 Jersey.