Highway Superintendent Salary in Detroit, MI

How much does a Highway Superintendent make in Detroit, MI?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Highway Superintendent in Detroit, MI is $122,031. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $102,651 to $135,518, with most professionals earning between $85,007 and $147,797.

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What does a Highway Superintendent do?

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Reviews, evaluates and directs Division programs and procedures for compliance with highway standards, safety standards, etc.

November 30, 2022

Plans and supervises maintenance activities on the state highway system within an assigned parish, utilizing available resources in the most efficient manner to achieve desired objectives in accordance with DOTD quality and safety standards and established policies.

February 03, 2023

Responds to emergencies on a twenty-four hour basis in order to protect the traveling public.

February 16, 2023

Communicates with owner regarding the progress of projects, delays, personnel requirements, equipment requests, as well as forecasted material needed.

February 20, 2023

Manages a comprehensive program to maintain the Town's roadways, including the Pavement Management System, long term plans to determine rehabilitation/reconstruction needs, and the capital budget supporting these programs.

March 12, 2023

Develops plans and specifications to implement the paving, stormwater, and roadway asset management programs, coordinating /collaborating with other DPW Divisions, Purchasing, and others as needed.

March 29, 2023

Provide liaison between field engineering and subcontractors to ensure construction complies with drawings and specifications.

April 05, 2023

Maintains projects log and documentation records and completes all paperwork associated with the use of manpower, materials and equipment.

May 04, 2023

Prepare work schedule, determine manpower requirements, material quantities, equipment needs, and supervise completion of final punch list.

May 09, 2023

Assists the estimating and pre construction departments with technical expertise, construct-ability review, estimating and schedules.

May 16, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Highway Superintendent in Detroit, MI

Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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134295

What is the average salary for Highway Superintendent in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Highway Superintendent in Detroit, MI. The base salary for Highway Superintendent ranges from $102,651 to $135,518 with the average base salary of $122,031. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $111,296 to $152,939 with the average total cash compensation of $134,295.

View Average Salary for Highway Superintendent as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$122,031	$102,651 - $135,518
Bonus	$12,264	$8,645 - $17,421
Total Pay	$134,295	$111,296 - $152,939

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Highway Superintendent Salary Near Detroit, MI

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Dearborn, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $102,651 - $135,518	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI 0%
CITY, STATE Dearborn Heights, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $102,600 - $135,450	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Livonia, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $102,323 - $135,084	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Taylor, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $102,487 - $135,301	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Westland, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $102,507 - $135,328	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Southfield, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $102,435 - $135,233	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI

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About Detroit, Michigan

Detroit (/dɪˈtrɔɪt/, locally also /ˈdiːtrɔɪt/; French: Détroit, lit. 'strait') is the largest and most populous city in the U.S. state of Michigan, the largest United States city on the United States–Canada border, and the seat of Wayne County. The municipality of Detroit had a 2017 estimated population of 673,104, making it the 23rd-most populous city in the United States. The metropolitan area, known as Metro Detroit, is home to 4.3 million people, making it the second-largest in the Midwest after the Chicago metropolitan area. Regarded as a major cultural center, Detroit is known for its co...

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