Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in South Bend, IN-MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI

Median annual salary $48,090 -2% vs national
Median hourly $23.12
10th percentile $41,930
90th percentile $59,350
Employed locally 170
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,930
    25th
    $41,930
    50th (median)
    $48,090
    75th
    $53,260
    90th
    $59,350

    South Bend economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,385 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 74% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 26% 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 South Bend, IN-MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $50,870
    Electricians $64,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $84,690
    Carpenters $61,500
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $69,080
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $82,460

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Highway Maintenance Workers make per hour in South Bend?

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in South Bend, IN-MI is $23.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.03 or more per hour.

    Is South Bend above or below average for Highway Maintenance Workers salaries?

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in South Bend, IN-MI is 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 South Bend?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $41,930 per year in South Bend, IN-MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,930.