Highway Maintenance Workers Jobs Pay in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
Average Hourly Pay
$23.54
26.4%Below national average
Range: $22.42 – $24.66
Average Annual Pay
$48,965
26.4%Below national average
Range: $46,634 – $51,297
How much do Highway Maintenance Workers make?
Your level of experience is a key factor in determining your earning potential. Here's what you can expect at different career stages:
Entry Level
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$20.01/hr
Range: $19.06 – $20.96
Annual Rate
$41,620
Range: $39,639 – $43,602
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$23.54/hr
Range: $22.42 – $24.66
Annual Rate
$48,965
Range: $46,634 – $51,297
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$27.07/hr
Range: $25.78 – $28.36
Annual Rate
$56,310
Range: $53,629 – $58,992
Highway Maintenance Workers job description
Highway Maintenance Workers professionals ensure facilities, equipment, and systems function properly. They perform repairs, preventive maintenance, and inspections to keep operations running smoothly.
Responsibilities
- •Perform routine maintenance and repairs
- •Inspect equipment and facilities
- •Troubleshoot mechanical issues
- •Maintain maintenance records
- •Order supplies and parts
- •Ensure compliance with safety codes
Skills
- •Mechanical aptitude
- •Troubleshooting
- •Hand and power tool proficiency
- •Physical stamina
- •Problem-solving
- •Time management
Qualifications
- •High school diploma or equivalent
- •Trade certification preferred
- •Experience with building systems
- •Ability to work flexible hours
