Highway Maintenance Workers pay in Georgia

In Georgia, the median pay for highway maintenance workers is $18.06 an hour ($37,560 a year). About 1,980 people work in this job there.

$18.06Median hourly pay
$35,370–$45,310Middle half of workers, yearly
1,980People in this job in Georgia

That is 25% lower than the U.S. median ($50,260). Georgia ranks 46th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for highway maintenance workers in Georgia

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$14.71$30,600
25% of workers$17.01$35,370
Half of workers (median)$18.06$37,560
75% of workers$21.79$45,310
90% of workers$23.44$48,760

Highway Maintenance Workers pay in Georgia metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Augusta-Richmond County$44,710180
Savannah$42,37060
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell$40,150880
Warner Robins$37,45040
Macon-Bibb County$36,13040

Georgia unemployment rate: 3.2% (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 Georgia

JobMedian yearly pay
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$43,210
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$47,680
Construction Laborers$38,990
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$47,880
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$46,100
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$50,290
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators$63,010
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$51,880

Other job titles for this job

Highway TechnicianRoad BuilderRoad Oiling Truck DriverConstruction FlaggerCaltrans Equipment OperatorCertified FlaggerHighway MaintainerHighway Maintenance Crew WorkerHighway Maintenance TechnicianHighway Maintenance WorkerHighway TechHighway Technician Associate

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.