Highway Maintenance Workers pay in Alabama
In Alabama, the median pay for highway maintenance workers is $18.00 an hour ($37,430 a year). About 2,730 people work in this job there.
That is 26% lower than the U.S. median ($50,260). Alabama ranks 47th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for highway maintenance workers in Alabama
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.28 | $27,620 |
| 25% of workers | $14.89 | $30,970 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.00 | $37,430 |
| 75% of workers | $21.90 | $45,550 |
| 90% of workers | $25.36 | $52,750 |
Highway Maintenance Workers pay in Alabama metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Huntsville | $46,210 | 200 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley | $45,590 | 80 |
| Decatur | $40,970 | 40 |
| Auburn-Opelika | $40,260 | 50 |
| Tuscaloosa | $39,620 | 190 |
| Montgomery | $39,300 | 150 |
| Mobile | $38,380 | 90 |
| Gadsden | $38,350 | 50 |
| Dothan | $38,030 | 90 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals | $37,430 | 70 |
| Birmingham | $37,290 | 400 |
| Anniston-Oxford | $35,610 | 40 |
Alabama unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for highway maintenance workers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +3.4% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 11,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Alabama
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Construction Laborers | $36,900 |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | $43,630 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | $44,880 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $47,520 |
| Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators | $41,880 |
| Construction and Building Inspectors | $61,300 |
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