Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Northern Michigan

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $54,390 +10.8% vs national
Median hourly $26.15
10th percentile $33,090
90th percentile $62,210
Employed locally 160
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,090
    25th
    $42,170
    50th (median)
    $54,390
    75th
    $60,440
    90th
    $62,210

    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

    Related occupations in Northern Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$45,910
    Carpenters$55,210
    Electricians$60,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$70,700
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$56,470
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$57,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Northern Michigan is $26.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.06 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Northern Michigan 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 Northern Michigan?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $33,090 per year in Northern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,170.