Highway Maintenance Workers pay in Utah
In Utah, the median pay for highway maintenance workers is $26.91 an hour ($55,970 a year). About 1,240 people work in this job there.
That is 11% higher than the U.S. median ($50,260). Utah ranks 14th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for highway maintenance workers in Utah
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $21.36 | $44,430 |
| 25% of workers | $23.11 | $48,060 |
| Half of workers (median) | $26.91 | $55,970 |
| 75% of workers | $30.64 | $63,730 |
| 90% of workers | $33.32 | $69,310 |
Highway Maintenance Workers pay in Utah metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City-Murray | $58,460 | 330 |
| Provo-Orem-Lehi | $53,170 | 200 |
| Ogden | $51,040 | 150 |
| Logan | $50,510 | 40 |
| St. George | $48,700 | 40 |
Utah unemployment rate: 3.5% (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 Utah
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Construction Laborers | $46,550 |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | $50,450 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $60,740 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | $49,040 |
| Construction and Building Inspectors | $74,130 |
| Hazardous Materials Removal Workers | $49,240 |
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