Pay guide · General Labor
Yard Worker pay in Sterling Heights, MI
What yard workers earn, what moves the number and how to get to the top of the range in Sterling Heights.
Typical U.S. pay
$15–$21.50
per hour
Typical U.S. range, estimate. Local pay varies with the market, shift and certifications.
The range
Where the number comes from.
The range is built around an approximate U.S. median of $17/hr for this kind of work, based on public occupational wage data. It is a planning estimate, not a promise or a local survey.
In a market the size of Sterling Heights, pay for yard workers can sit anywhere in the range. Certified workers and people who take hard-to-fill shifts tend to earn toward the top.
Example week (estimate)
Before taxes. Overtime at 1.5× would make an hour at $15 worth about $22.50.
What changes your pay
Local pay varies. Here's why.
Overtime
Hours over 40 in a week are generally paid at 1.5 times your regular rate, and some states also count daily overtime. Michigan overtime rules apply to shifts in Sterling Heights.
Shift differentials
Overnight, early-morning, holiday and short-notice shifts sometimes carry a higher rate. The shift offer always shows the rate before you accept.
Certifications & tier
Holding certifications opens more shifts, and moving up the crew tiers gets you first pick of the best-paying ones.
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Similar roles, typical pay.
Typical U.S. hourly ranges (estimates).
Typical U.S. pay for yard workers is about $15–$21.50 per hour. That is an estimate based on public wage data, not a local survey. Pay in Sterling Heights depends on the client, shift, certifications and the local minimum wage, and every shift offer shows the actual rate before you accept.
Yes. State minimum wage, and any higher city or county minimum that covers Sterling Heights, sets the floor for every shift. Your shift offer always shows the hourly rate before you accept.
Next-day pay by direct deposit or pay card after each shift, with instant pay available.
Good pay, posted up front.
Every shift offer shows the rate before you accept. Apply by text and start picking shifts in Sterling Heights.
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