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Highway Maintenance Worker Salary in Pennsylvania (2026)
$22.93 per hour · take-home ≈ $39,035/year ($3,253/month) for a single filer
Pennsylvania ranks 35th of 49 states for Highway Maintenance Worker pay, with a median about 8% below the national average. Of the 11,140 Highway Maintenance Worker jobs BLS counts in Pennsylvania, the typical worker earns $47,690 a year — though pay ranges from $36,830 for newcomers to $66,050 at the top.
Highway Maintenance Worker pay range in Pennsylvania
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,830 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $40,410 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $47,690 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $59,040 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $66,050 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 11,140 Highway Maintenance Worker jobs in Pennsylvania (occupation code 47-4051, “Highway Maintenance Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Pennsylvania
A median Highway Maintenance Worker salary of $47,690 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Pennsylvania state income tax, a single filer keeps about $39,035 — an effective tax rate of 18.1%.
| Gross (median) | $47,690 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,543 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,648 |
| Pennsylvania state income tax | −$1,464 |
| Take-home (annual) | $39,035 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,253 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Highway Maintenance Worker make in Pennsylvania?
- The median Highway Maintenance Worker salary in Pennsylvania is $47,690 per year ($22.93 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $40,410 and $59,040.
- What is the take-home pay for a Highway Maintenance Worker in Pennsylvania?
- On the median salary of $47,690, a single filer in Pennsylvania takes home about $39,035 per year ($3,253 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 Pennsylvania?
- BLS counts 11,140 Highway Maintenance Worker jobs in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania.