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Highway Maintenance Worker Salary in Tennessee (2026)
$22.15 per hour · take-home ≈ $39,197/year ($3,266/month) for a single filer
Tennessee ranks 37th of 49 states for Highway Maintenance Worker pay, with a median about 11% below the national average. Of the 2,280 Highway Maintenance Worker jobs BLS counts in Tennessee, the typical worker earns $46,070 a year — though pay ranges from $32,180 for newcomers to $57,270 at the top.
Highway Maintenance Worker pay range in Tennessee
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $32,180 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $38,040 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $46,070 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $56,220 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $57,270 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,280 Highway Maintenance Worker jobs in Tennessee (occupation code 47-4051, “Highway Maintenance Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Tennessee
A median Highway Maintenance Worker salary of $46,070 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Tennessee), a single filer keeps about $39,197 — an effective tax rate of 14.9%.
| Gross (median) | $46,070 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,348 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,524 |
| Tennessee state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $39,197 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,266 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Tennessee paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Highway Maintenance Worker make in Tennessee?
- The median Highway Maintenance Worker salary in Tennessee is $46,070 per year ($22.15 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $38,040 and $56,220.
- What is the take-home pay for a Highway Maintenance Worker in Tennessee?
- On the median salary of $46,070, a single filer in Tennessee takes home about $39,197 per year ($3,266 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 14.9%.
- How many Highway Maintenance Worker jobs are there in Tennessee?
- BLS counts 2,280 Highway Maintenance Worker jobs in Tennessee 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 Tennessee 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 Tennessee.