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Highway Maintenance Worker Salary in North Carolina (2026)
$23.02 per hour · take-home ≈ $39,250/year ($3,271/month) for a single filer
North Carolina ranks 33rd of 49 states for Highway Maintenance Worker pay, with a median about 8% below the national average. Of the 3,750 Highway Maintenance Worker jobs BLS counts in North Carolina, the typical worker earns $47,880 a year — though pay ranges from $34,980 for newcomers to $58,870 at the top.
Highway Maintenance Worker pay range in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $34,980 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $41,440 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $47,880 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $53,270 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $58,870 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,750 Highway Maintenance Worker jobs in North Carolina (occupation code 47-4051, “Highway Maintenance Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in North Carolina
A median Highway Maintenance Worker salary of $47,880 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus North Carolina state income tax, a single filer keeps about $39,250 — an effective tax rate of 18.0%.
| Gross (median) | $47,880 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,566 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,663 |
| North Carolina state income tax | −$1,402 |
| Take-home (annual) | $39,250 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,271 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Highway Maintenance Worker make in North Carolina?
- The median Highway Maintenance Worker salary in North Carolina is $47,880 per year ($23.02 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $41,440 and $53,270.
- What is the take-home pay for a Highway Maintenance Worker in North Carolina?
- On the median salary of $47,880, a single filer in North Carolina takes home about $39,250 per year ($3,271 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.0%.
- How many Highway Maintenance Worker jobs are there in North Carolina?
- BLS counts 3,750 Highway Maintenance Worker jobs in North Carolina 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 North Carolina 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 North Carolina.