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Highway Maintenance Worker Salary in Oklahoma (2026)
$18.67 per hour · take-home ≈ $31,926/year ($2,660/month) for a single filer
Oklahoma ranks 45th of 49 states for Highway Maintenance Worker pay, with a median about 25% below the national average. Of the 3,180 Highway Maintenance Worker jobs BLS counts in Oklahoma, the typical worker earns $38,840 a year — though pay ranges from $31,220 for newcomers to $48,150 at the top.
Highway Maintenance Worker pay range in Oklahoma
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $31,220 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $36,090 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $38,840 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $45,930 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $48,150 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,180 Highway Maintenance Worker jobs in Oklahoma (occupation code 47-4051, “Highway Maintenance Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Oklahoma
A median Highway Maintenance Worker salary of $38,840 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Oklahoma state income tax, a single filer keeps about $31,926 — an effective tax rate of 17.8%.
| Gross (median) | $38,840 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,481 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,971 |
| Oklahoma state income tax | −$1,462 |
| Take-home (annual) | $31,926 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,660 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Highway Maintenance Worker make in Oklahoma?
- The median Highway Maintenance Worker salary in Oklahoma is $38,840 per year ($18.67 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,090 and $45,930.
- What is the take-home pay for a Highway Maintenance Worker in Oklahoma?
- On the median salary of $38,840, a single filer in Oklahoma takes home about $31,926 per year ($2,660 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.8%.
- How many Highway Maintenance Worker jobs are there in Oklahoma?
- BLS counts 3,180 Highway Maintenance Worker jobs in Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma.