Highway Maintenance Workers pay in Rhode Island
In Rhode Island, the median pay for highway maintenance workers is $27.86 an hour ($57,950 a year). About 620 people work in this job there.
That is 15% higher than the U.S. median ($50,260). Rhode Island ranks 13th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for highway maintenance workers in Rhode Island
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.35 | $46,480 |
| 25% of workers | $25.15 | $52,300 |
| Half of workers (median) | $27.86 | $57,950 |
| 75% of workers | $29.01 | $60,340 |
| 90% of workers | $30.72 | $63,910 |
Highway Maintenance Workers pay in Rhode Island metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Providence-Warwick | $58,970 | 800 |
Rhode Island unemployment rate: 3.7% (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 Rhode Island
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | $50,900 |
| Construction Laborers | $57,240 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $63,610 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | $45,010 |
Other job titles for this job
Open highway maintenance workers jobs on JAI Bot
No open jobs in this field right now. Search all jobs or set up a free job alert.
Hiring highway maintenance workers? Use the free hiring guide for a job description and interview questions, then post the job on JAI Bot. Every job shows typical pay to job seekers.
Post a job freeFind jobsCheck pay for any jobSource: 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.