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Highway Maintenance Worker Salary in Oregon (2026)
$31.41 per hour · take-home ≈ $49,530/year ($4,127/month) for a single filer
Oregon is the highest-paying state in the country for Highway Maintenance Workers, with a median about 26% above the national average. Of the 1,650 Highway Maintenance Worker jobs BLS counts in Oregon, the typical worker earns $65,330 a year — though pay ranges from $50,810 for newcomers to $70,320 at the top.
Highway Maintenance Worker pay range in Oregon
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $50,810 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $58,200 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $65,330 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $70,320 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $70,320 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,650 Highway Maintenance Worker jobs in Oregon (occupation code 47-4051, “Highway Maintenance Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Oregon
A median Highway Maintenance Worker salary of $65,330 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Oregon state income tax, a single filer keeps about $49,530 — an effective tax rate of 24.2%.
| Gross (median) | $65,330 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,660 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,998 |
| Oregon state income tax | −$5,143 |
| Take-home (annual) | $49,530 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,127 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Oregon paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Highway Maintenance Worker make in Oregon?
- The median Highway Maintenance Worker salary in Oregon is $65,330 per year ($31.41 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $58,200 and $70,320.
- What is the take-home pay for a Highway Maintenance Worker in Oregon?
- On the median salary of $65,330, a single filer in Oregon takes home about $49,530 per year ($4,127 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.2%.
- How many Highway Maintenance Worker jobs are there in Oregon?
- BLS counts 1,650 Highway Maintenance Worker jobs in Oregon 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 Oregon 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 Oregon.