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Highway Maintenance Workers

Perform manual labor to maintain or repair highways and roads.

Quick Facts

Wages:

Above the statewide median
$28.25 / hour    Read more about wages

Outlook:

Below statewide average
Growth rate:  6%    Read more about outlook

Education:

High School or less is typically required.

On the Job:

Typical Work Tasks
  • Inspect completed work to ensure proper installation.
  • Inspect industrial or commercial equipment to ensure proper operation.
  • Drive trucks or truck-mounted equipment.
  • Operate equipment or vehicles to clear construction sites or move materials.
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Job Title Examples:

Highway Maintenance Crew Worker
Truck Driver
Equipment Operator (EO)

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Wages & Outlook

 

Typical Wages

Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.

This career: $28.25
Statewide median: $25.22

 

This career pays above the statewide median wage.


Wages for Highway Maintenance Workers *

Area Low Median High
U S
$19.15 $23.36 $28.25
Minnesota
$25.99 $28.25 $31.4
Central Minnesota
$25.34 $28.25 $31.59
Northeast Minnesota
$24.53 $28.25 $30.61
Northwest Minnesota
$24.52 $28.25 $29.96
Southeast Minnesota
$25.99 $28.25 $31.08
Southwest Minnesota
$24.79 $28.25 $29.75
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN
$28.25 $31.27 $34.76

* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.

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Employment

In Minnesota, there are 4340 workers employed in this medium-sized career.

Where do Highway Maintenance Workers most often work?

 

Current Demand

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Future Demand

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