Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Lansing, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $50,230 +2.4% vs national
Median hourly $24.15
10th percentile $35,540
90th percentile $59,860
Employed locally 260
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,540
    25th
    $45,480
    50th (median)
    $50,230
    75th
    $57,990
    90th
    $59,860

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 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
    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
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $60,900
    Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $60,900
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $60,900
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $60,900

    Related occupations in Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $49,090
    Electricians $77,050
    Carpenters $63,000
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,980
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $78,440
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $61,630

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Lansing, MI is $24.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Lansing, MI is 2.4% 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 Lansing?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $35,540 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,480.