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Highway Maintenance Worker Salary in Ohio (2026)
$23.50 per hour · take-home ≈ $40,827/year ($3,402/month) for a single filer
Ohio ranks 27th of 49 states for Highway Maintenance Worker pay, with a median about 6% below the national average. Of the 6,070 Highway Maintenance Worker jobs BLS counts in Ohio, the typical worker earns $48,880 a year — though pay ranges from $36,570 for newcomers to $67,280 at the top.
Highway Maintenance Worker pay range in Ohio
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,570 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $44,160 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $48,880 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $59,910 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $67,280 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,070 Highway Maintenance Worker jobs in Ohio (occupation code 47-4051, “Highway Maintenance Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Ohio
A median Highway Maintenance Worker salary of $48,880 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Ohio state income tax, a single filer keeps about $40,827 — an effective tax rate of 16.5%.
| Gross (median) | $48,880 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,686 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,739 |
| Ohio state income tax | −$628 |
| Take-home (annual) | $40,827 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,402 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Highway Maintenance Worker make in Ohio?
- The median Highway Maintenance Worker salary in Ohio is $48,880 per year ($23.50 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $44,160 and $59,910.
- What is the take-home pay for a Highway Maintenance Worker in Ohio?
- On the median salary of $48,880, a single filer in Ohio takes home about $40,827 per year ($3,402 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.5%.
- How many Highway Maintenance Worker jobs are there in Ohio?
- BLS counts 6,070 Highway Maintenance Worker jobs in Ohio 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 Ohio 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 Ohio.