Highway Maintenance Workers pay in Louisiana

In Louisiana, the median pay for highway maintenance workers is $21.53 an hour ($44,790 a year). About 1,050 people work in this job there.

$21.53Median hourly pay
$34,940–$57,700Middle half of workers, yearly
1,050People in this job in Louisiana

That is 11% lower than the U.S. median ($50,260). Louisiana ranks 42nd of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for highway maintenance workers in Louisiana

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$13.35$27,760
25% of workers$16.80$34,940
Half of workers (median)$21.53$44,790
75% of workers$27.74$57,700
90% of workers$30.29$63,010

Highway Maintenance Workers pay in Louisiana metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Baton Rouge$61,870210
New Orleans-Metairie$51,210170
Alexandria$46,20050
Shreveport-Bossier City$46,10060
Lafayette$38,4000
Lake Charles$27,83040

Louisiana unemployment rate: 4.2% (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 Louisiana

JobMedian yearly pay
Construction Laborers$38,230
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$43,960
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$51,700
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$48,950
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$48,900
Construction and Building Inspectors$68,260
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$49,660
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$38,000

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.