How much does a highway maintenance worker make in Michigan?
$53,750a year
Median yearly pay for highway maintenance workers in Michigan. That is $25.84 an hour or $4,479 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.84
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 5,230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,830Median: $53,750Highest 10%: $63,460
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,830 | $16.75 | |
| 25th | $45,860 | $22.05 | |
| Median | $53,750 | $25.84 | |
| 75th | $59,770 | $28.74 | |
| 90th | $63,460 | $30.51 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Ann Arbor, MI | $63,770 |
| Traverse City, MI | $59,220 |
| Midland, MI | $57,900 |
| Niles, MI | $57,120 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $56,860 |
| Lansing, MI | $56,320 |
| Battle Creek, MI | $56,200 |
| Flint, MI | $55,900 |
| Saginaw, MI | $54,900 |
| Monroe, MI | $54,580 |
| South Bend, IN | $50,250 |
| Muskegon, MI | $49,850 |
| Detroit, MI | $49,280 |
| Bay City, MI | $48,780 |
| Jackson, MI | $47,940 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $46,480 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for highway maintenance workers.
| 14. Utah | $55,970 |
| 15. New York | $55,210 |
| 16. Alaska | $54,090 |
| 17. Michigan | $53,750 |
| 18. Colorado | $52,350 |
| 19. Idaho | $52,050 |
| 20. New Jersey | $51,720 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a highway maintenance worker make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $25.84 ($53,750 a year).
Do highway maintenance workers make more in Michigan than the national average?
Yes: $53,750 against $50,260 nationally, 7% more.
Where does Michigan rank for highway maintenance worker pay?
Michigan ranks 17 of 49 states.
Which city in Michigan pays highway maintenance workers the most?
Ann Arbor, MI, with a median of $63,770 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.