Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Traverse City, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Traverse City, MI

Median annual salary $46,190 -5.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.21
10th percentile $35,660
90th percentile $59,100
Employed locally 110
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,660
    25th
    $36,470
    50th (median)
    $46,190
    75th
    $50,680
    90th
    $59,100

    Traverse City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,495 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 60% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 40% 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 Traverse City, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $48,030
    Carpenters $59,330
    Electricians $60,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $72,580
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $59,670
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $60,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Highway Maintenance Workers make per hour in Traverse City?

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Traverse City, MI is $22.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.72 or more per hour.

    Is Traverse City above or below average for Highway Maintenance Workers salaries?

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Traverse City, MI is 5.9% 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 Traverse City?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $35,660 per year in Traverse City, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,470.