Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Southern Michigan

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

Median annual salary $52,170 +6.3% vs national
Median hourly $25.08
10th percentile $38,380
90th percentile $58,710
Employed locally 220
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,380
    25th
    $47,080
    50th (median)
    $52,170
    75th
    $57,840
    90th
    $58,710

    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 Southern Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$46,660
    Electricians$61,120
    Carpenters$56,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$75,260
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$50,130
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$59,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Southern Michigan is $25.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Southern Michigan is 6.3% 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 Southern Michigan?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $38,380 per year in Southern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,080.