Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Niles, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Niles, MI

Median annual salary $54,390 +10.8% vs national
Median hourly $26.15
10th percentile $37,010
90th percentile $61,640
Employed locally 100
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,010
    25th
    $45,130
    50th (median)
    $54,390
    75th
    $57,840
    90th
    $61,640

    Niles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,152 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 86% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 14% 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 Niles, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $46,960
    Carpenters $57,710
    Electricians $71,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $75,550
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $64,130
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $59,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Niles, MI is $26.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Niles, MI is 10.8% 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 Niles?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $37,010 per year in Niles, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,130.