Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Colorado
Highway Maintenance Workers in Colorado earn a median of $52,350 a year, +4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $52,350
- vs. U.S. median
- +4% ($50,260)
- Rank among states
- 18 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,990
Pay range in Colorado
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,940; the top 10% earn over $66,780. Nationally the range is $36,230 to $71,970.
States ranked near Colorado
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Highway Maintenance Workers pay in Colorado
How much do highway maintenance workers make in Colorado?
The median is $52,350 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,940 and the top 10% earn over $66,780. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Colorado a good state for highway maintenance workers?
On pay alone it ranks 18 of 49 (+4% vs. the national median of $50,260). Living costs are not included.