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Highway Maintenance Worker Salary in Washington (2026)
$31.39 per hour · take-home ≈ $54,649/year ($4,554/month) for a single filer
Washington is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Highway Maintenance Workers (2nd of 49), with a median about 26% above the national average. Of the 2,590 Highway Maintenance Worker jobs BLS counts in Washington, the typical worker earns $65,300 a year — though pay ranges from $54,830 for newcomers to $80,060 at the top.
Highway Maintenance Worker pay range in Washington
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $54,830 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $62,460 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $65,300 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $75,030 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $80,060 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,590 Highway Maintenance Worker jobs in Washington (occupation code 47-4051, “Highway Maintenance Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Washington
A median Highway Maintenance Worker salary of $65,300 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Washington), a single filer keeps about $54,649 — an effective tax rate of 16.3%.
| Gross (median) | $65,300 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,656 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,995 |
| Washington state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $54,649 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,554 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Highway Maintenance Worker make in Washington?
- The median Highway Maintenance Worker salary in Washington is $65,300 per year ($31.39 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $62,460 and $75,030.
- What is the take-home pay for a Highway Maintenance Worker in Washington?
- On the median salary of $65,300, a single filer in Washington takes home about $54,649 per year ($4,554 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 16.3%.
- How many Highway Maintenance Worker jobs are there in Washington?
- BLS counts 2,590 Highway Maintenance Worker jobs in Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington.