Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in New York
In New York, highway maintenance workers earn $52,010 at the median — $25 an hour. The range runs from $42K at the entry level to $73K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across New York. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $52K get you in New York?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, New York
Entry-level highway maintenance workers (10th percentile) start around $42K. Mid-career wages sit at $52K. Top earners bring in $73K or more, a $31K spread from bottom to top.
Highway Maintenance Workers salary by metro in New York
13 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston | $60K | +15% | 290 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $59K | +13% | 7,710 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | $58K | +11% | 670 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $54K | +4% | 1,030 |
| Rochester | $52K | +1% | 1,170 |
| Ithaca | $52K | -0% | 80 |
| Syracuse | $50K | -3% | 850 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $50K | -4% | 1,260 |
| Binghamton | $49K | -6% | 330 |
| Glens Falls | $49K | -6% | 290 |
| Watertown-Fort Drum | $49K | -6% | 310 |
| Elmira | $49K | -6% | 50 |
| Utica-Rome | $48K | -7% | 570 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do highway maintenance workers make in New York?
The median is $52,010 a year, that works out to about $25 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $42,230, and experienced highway maintenance workers can clear $73,250. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $52K enough to live in New York?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,464/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,917/month, which eats 55.3% 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 New York?
New York 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 $52,958 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.