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Highway Maintenance Worker Salary in Wisconsin (2026)
$27.88 per hour · take-home ≈ $46,981/year ($3,915/month) for a single filer
Wisconsin ranks 12th of 49 states for Highway Maintenance Worker pay, with a median about 12% above the national average. Of the 6,000 Highway Maintenance Worker jobs BLS counts in Wisconsin, the typical worker earns $58,000 a year — though pay ranges from $42,970 for newcomers to $66,150 at the top.
Highway Maintenance Worker pay range in Wisconsin
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $42,970 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $50,370 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $58,000 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $62,390 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $66,150 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,000 Highway Maintenance Worker jobs in Wisconsin (occupation code 47-4051, “Highway Maintenance Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Wisconsin
A median Highway Maintenance Worker salary of $58,000 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Wisconsin state income tax, a single filer keeps about $46,981 — an effective tax rate of 19.0%.
| Gross (median) | $58,000 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,780 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,437 |
| Wisconsin state income tax | −$1,802 |
| Take-home (annual) | $46,981 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,915 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Wisconsin paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Highway Maintenance Worker make in Wisconsin?
- The median Highway Maintenance Worker salary in Wisconsin is $58,000 per year ($27.88 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $50,370 and $62,390.
- What is the take-home pay for a Highway Maintenance Worker in Wisconsin?
- On the median salary of $58,000, a single filer in Wisconsin takes home about $46,981 per year ($3,915 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.0%.
- How many Highway Maintenance Worker jobs are there in Wisconsin?
- BLS counts 6,000 Highway Maintenance Worker jobs in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin.