Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Muskegon, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI

Median annual salary $46,520 -5.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.37
10th percentile $39,560
90th percentile $58,190
Employed locally 130
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,560
    25th
    $46,370
    50th (median)
    $46,520
    75th
    $56,620
    90th
    $58,190

    Muskegon economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,495 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 73% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 27% 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 Muskegon, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $63,820
    Construction Laborers $45,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $67,600
    Carpenters $56,580
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $74,460
    Sheet Metal Workers $78,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Muskegon, MI is $22.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Muskegon, MI is 5.2% 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 Muskegon?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $39,560 per year in Muskegon, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,370.