Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Arizona
In Arizona, highway maintenance workers earn $47,770 at the median — $22.97 an hour. The range runs from $37K at the entry level to $61K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Arizona. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $48K get you in Arizona?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Arizona
Entry-level highway maintenance workers (10th percentile) start around $37K. Mid-career wages sit at $48K. Top earners bring in $61K or more, a $24K spread from bottom to top.
Highway Maintenance Workers salary by metro in Arizona
7 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Vista-Douglas | $51K | +6% | 30 |
| Flagstaff | $51K | +6% | 90 |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott | $51K | +6% | 90 |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman | $49K | +3% | 120 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler | $48K | +1% | 680 |
| Tucson | $47K | -2% | 120 |
| Yuma | $46K | -3% | 100 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do highway maintenance workers make in Arizona?
The median is $47,770 a year, that works out to about $23 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $37,070, and experienced highway maintenance workers can clear $60,910. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $48K enough to live in Arizona?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,269/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,437/month, which eats 44% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a highway maintenance workers salary go in Arizona?
Arizona has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median highway maintenance workers salary is worth about $49,549 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do highway maintenance workers get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.