How much does a Bridge Operator make in Detroit, MI?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Bridge Operator in Detroit, MI is $83,934. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $70,012 to $95,663, with most professionals earning between $57,337 and $106,342.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Bridge Operator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Bridge Operator Salary $57,337 Detroit,MI March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Bridge Operator Salary $70,012 Detroit,MI March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Bridge Operator Salary $83,934 Detroit,MI March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Bridge Operator Salary $95,663 Detroit,MI March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Bridge Operator Salary $106,342 Detroit,MI March 01, 2025
25% $70,012 10% $57,337 90% $106,342 75% $95,663 $83,934 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Heavy Equipment Operator III

    3 - 5 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Bridge Operator

    5 - 7 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Bridge Operator in Detroit, MI. The base salary for Bridge Operator ranges from $70,012 to $95,663 with the average base salary of $83,934. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $71,063 to $99,557 with the average total cash compensation of $86,146.

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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, th....More

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Skills associated with Bridge Operator: Bridge, C, Front

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