Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in New York
Highway Maintenance Workers in New York earn a median of $55,210 a year, +10% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $55,210
- vs. U.S. median
- +10% ($50,260)
- Rank among states
- 15 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 13,820
Pay range in New York
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,150; the top 10% earn over $75,690. Nationally the range is $36,230 to $71,970.
States ranked near New York
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Highway Maintenance Workers pay in New York
How much do highway maintenance workers make in New York?
The median is $55,210 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,150 and the top 10% earn over $75,690. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New York a good state for highway maintenance workers?
On pay alone it ranks 15 of 49 (+10% vs. the national median of $50,260). Living costs are not included.