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Highway Maintenance Worker Salary in Virginia (2026)
$24.42 per hour · take-home ≈ $40,837/year ($3,403/month) for a single filer
Virginia ranks 23rd of 49 states for Highway Maintenance Worker pay, with a median about 2% below the national average. Of the 3,400 Highway Maintenance Worker jobs BLS counts in Virginia, the typical worker earns $50,800 a year — though pay ranges from $41,540 for newcomers to $62,850 at the top.
Highway Maintenance Worker pay range in Virginia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $41,540 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $46,870 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $50,800 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $56,570 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $62,850 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,400 Highway Maintenance Worker jobs in Virginia (occupation code 47-4051, “Highway Maintenance Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Virginia
A median Highway Maintenance Worker salary of $50,800 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Virginia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $40,837 — an effective tax rate of 19.6%.
| Gross (median) | $50,800 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,916 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,886 |
| Virginia state income tax | −$2,160 |
| Take-home (annual) | $40,837 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,403 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Virginia paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Highway Maintenance Worker make in Virginia?
- The median Highway Maintenance Worker salary in Virginia is $50,800 per year ($24.42 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $46,870 and $56,570.
- What is the take-home pay for a Highway Maintenance Worker in Virginia?
- On the median salary of $50,800, a single filer in Virginia takes home about $40,837 per year ($3,403 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.6%.
- How many Highway Maintenance Worker jobs are there in Virginia?
- BLS counts 3,400 Highway Maintenance Worker jobs in Virginia 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 Virginia 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 Virginia.