Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Michigan City, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Michigan City-La Porte, IN

Median annual salary $47,300 -3.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.74
10th percentile $42,170
90th percentile $53,890
Employed locally 180
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,170
    25th
    $45,730
    50th (median)
    $47,300
    75th
    $51,710
    90th
    $53,890

    Michigan City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,452 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 67% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 33% 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
    Salinas, CA $67,760
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $64,760
    Washington $63,420
    Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $62,710
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $62,540
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $61,050

    Related occupations in Michigan City, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $58,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $77,340
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $79,660
    Electricians $63,110
    Carpenters $60,600
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $62,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Highway Maintenance Workers make per hour in Michigan City?

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Michigan City, IN is $22.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.63 or more per hour.

    Is Michigan City above or below average for Highway Maintenance Workers salaries?

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Michigan City, IN is 3.6% 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 Michigan City?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $42,170 per year in Michigan City, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,730.