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Highway Maintenance Worker Salary in Utah (2026)
$26.91 per hour · take-home ≈ $44,633/year ($3,719/month) for a single filer
Utah ranks 14th of 49 states for Highway Maintenance Worker pay, with a median about 8% above the national average. Of the 1,240 Highway Maintenance Worker jobs BLS counts in Utah, the typical worker earns $55,970 a year — though pay ranges from $44,430 for newcomers to $69,310 at the top.
Highway Maintenance Worker pay range in Utah
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $44,430 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $48,060 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $55,970 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $63,730 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $69,310 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,240 Highway Maintenance Worker jobs in Utah (occupation code 47-4051, “Highway Maintenance Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Utah
A median Highway Maintenance Worker salary of $55,970 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Utah state income tax, a single filer keeps about $44,633 — an effective tax rate of 20.3%.
| Gross (median) | $55,970 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,536 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,282 |
| Utah state income tax | −$2,519 |
| Take-home (annual) | $44,633 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,719 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Highway Maintenance Worker make in Utah?
- The median Highway Maintenance Worker salary in Utah is $55,970 per year ($26.91 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $48,060 and $63,730.
- What is the take-home pay for a Highway Maintenance Worker in Utah?
- On the median salary of $55,970, a single filer in Utah takes home about $44,633 per year ($3,719 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.3%.
- How many Highway Maintenance Worker jobs are there in Utah?
- BLS counts 1,240 Highway Maintenance Worker jobs in Utah 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 Utah 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 Utah.