Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Kalamazoo, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

Median annual salary $44,740 -8.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.51
10th percentile $40,560
90th percentile $57,840
Employed locally 120
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,560
    25th
    $44,740
    50th (median)
    $44,740
    75th
    $54,350
    90th
    $57,840

    Kalamazoo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 63% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 37% 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
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $69,060
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $69,060

    Nearby metros — Highway Maintenance Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Ann Arbor, MI $62,090
    Minnesota $60,900
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $60,900
    Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $60,900
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $60,900
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $60,900

    Related occupations in Kalamazoo, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $81,740
    Electricians $63,970
    Construction Laborers $48,650
    Carpenters $60,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $73,020
    Sheet Metal Workers $89,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Highway Maintenance Workers make per hour in Kalamazoo?

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Kalamazoo, MI is $21.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.20 or more per hour.

    Is Kalamazoo above or below average for Highway Maintenance Workers salaries?

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Kalamazoo, MI is 8.8% below 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 Kalamazoo?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $40,560 per year in Kalamazoo, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,740.