Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Saginaw, MI

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

Median annual salary $53,830 +9.7% vs national
Median hourly $25.88
10th percentile $35,370
90th percentile $62,140
Employed locally 130
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,370
    25th
    $46,380
    50th (median)
    $53,830
    75th
    $57,840
    90th
    $62,140

    Saginaw economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,347 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 92% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 8% 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 Saginaw, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $46,760
    Carpenters $59,290
    Electricians $63,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $76,650
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $77,130
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $62,170

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Saginaw, MI is $25.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.65 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Saginaw, MI is 9.7% 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 Saginaw?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $35,370 per year in Saginaw, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,380.