Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Ann Arbor, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ann Arbor, MI

Median annual salary $62,090 +26.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.85
10th percentile $47,620
90th percentile $68,130
Employed locally 120
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,620
    25th
    $53,220
    50th (median)
    $62,090
    75th
    $68,130
    90th
    $68,130

    Ann Arbor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,156 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 71% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 29% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Highway Maintenance Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $76,980
    Vallejo, CA $74,970
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $74,720
    Kankakee, IL $71,150
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $69,060
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $69,060

    Nearby metros — Highway Maintenance Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $60,900
    Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $60,900
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $60,900
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $60,900
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $60,900
    Minnesota $60,900

    Related occupations in Ann Arbor, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters$65,060
    Electricians$82,020
    Construction Laborers$48,910
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$80,220
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$76,440
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$65,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Highway Maintenance Workers make per hour in Ann Arbor?

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Ann Arbor, MI is $29.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.65 or more per hour.

    Is Ann Arbor above or below average for Highway Maintenance Workers salaries?

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Ann Arbor, MI is 26.5% above the national median of $49,070. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Highway Maintenance Workers in Ann Arbor?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $47,620 per year in Ann Arbor, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,220.