Highway Maintenance Workers
Maintain highways, municipal and rural roads, airport runways, and rights-of-way.
SOC 47-4051
AI exposure: 28/100
shielded tier. The score is a relative index of task exposure from 0 to 100. It is not a percentage chance of losing a job or a forecast of layoffs. Individual tasks, employer choices, adoption, and regulation all matter.
| Occupation | Exposure /100 | Median annual wage | Stored growth projection | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highway Maintenance Workers | 28 | $46,130 | +3% | 147,200 |
Skills associated with this occupation
- Physical Stamina
- Technical Knowledge
- Coordination
- Attention to Detail
- Reliability
Frequently asked questions
Will AI replace Highway Maintenance Workers?
The Index cannot predict whether AI will replace an individual Highway Maintenance Workers role. Its 28/100 score is a relative estimate of task exposure, not a probability of job loss.
What does the exposure score mean?
The published value is 28/100, in the Shielded band. Higher values indicate greater estimated exposure within the model. It is not a measured share of tasks or a government employment forecast.
What wage and growth figures are available?
The source profile lists $46,130 median annual wage and 3% projected growth, with no source projection window recorded. Check original source dates and local conditions before treating those as current opportunities.
Can my personal assessment differ?
Yes. A generated assessment can consider the tasks you describe; an occupation-based fallback uses a broader baseline. Both are estimates. A different result is not proof that your job has changed.
Sources and methodology
The score is a relative index of task exposure from 0 to 100. It is not a percentage chance of losing a job or a forecast of layoffs. Individual tasks, employer choices, adoption, and regulation all matter.
The Index uses stored BLS-based occupation data. O*NET, OECD capability indicators, and task-exposure research are contextual references. The derivation of the stored occupation scores is not reproducibly documented in the published dataset.
The source snapshot does not record the wage-survey year or employment-projection window. Check the original BLS release before treating these figures as current. Editorial changes and export dates do not establish data freshness.
Related occupations
| Occupation | Exposure /100 | Median annual wage | Stored growth projection | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | 28 | $46,080 | +3% | 261,300 |
| Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers | 28 | $46,310 | +3% | 21,900 |
| Motorboat Operators | 28 | $45,740 | +3% | 3,900 |
| Medical Appliance Technicians | 28 | $45,580 | +5% | 16,200 |
| Construction Laborers | 28 | $44,190 | +5% | 1,296,100 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other | 28 | $49,530 | +5% | 157,800 |
Assess your own task mix · How occupation scores work · Browse the full index