Comprehensive salary overview for Michigan based on 4,368,150 workers across 759 occupations tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024
These are the highest paying occupations in Michigan based on median annual salary from BLS data.
| # | Occupation | Median Salary | Mean Salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nurse Anesthetists | $234,520 | $230,360 | 2,960 |
| 2 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $227,270 | $233,870 | 1,810 |
| 3 | Family Medicine Physicians | $219,990 | $222,500 | 4,400 |
| 4 | Chief Executives | $219,230 | $285,020 | 3,940 |
| 5 | Physicians, All Other | $197,950 | $201,520 | 14,570 |
| 6 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $193,500 | $230,120 | 560 |
| 7 | Pediatricians, General | $182,040 | $192,150 | 770 |
| 8 | Dentists, General | $177,080 | $202,390 | 3,920 |
| 9 | Law Teachers, Postsecondary | $167,560 | $173,710 | 350 |
| 10 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $163,000 | $160,860 | 14,030 |
| 11 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $159,290 | $162,100 | 15,840 |
| 12 | Acupuncturists | $153,350 | $160,470 | N/A |
| 13 | Compensation and Benefits Managers | $139,670 | $161,150 | 470 |
| 14 | Nuclear Engineers | $137,890 | $133,580 | 180 |
| 15 | Purchasing Managers | $137,630 | $149,110 | 2,830 |
| 16 | Sales Manager | $136,480 | $152,150 | 16,690 |
| 17 | Pharmacist | $136,070 | $129,620 | 9,640 |
| 18 | Marketing Manager | $135,610 | $146,830 | 6,220 |
| 19 | Financial Manager | $135,290 | $153,860 | 19,690 |
| 20 | Natural Sciences Managers | $135,180 | $155,020 | 1,700 |
| 21 | Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $133,540 | $130,720 | 60 |
| 22 | Managers, All Other | $133,040 | $140,190 | 8,900 |
| 23 | Physician Assistants | $131,980 | $129,290 | 5,490 |
| 24 | Human Resources Manager | $131,810 | $146,330 | 5,620 |
| 25 | Optometrists | $131,700 | $133,610 | 1,330 |
The 10 lowest paying occupations in Michigan by median annual salary.
| Occupation | Median Salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Craft Artists | $26,640 | 540 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $26,660 | 2,450 |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | $26,820 | 560 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $27,560 | 10,450 |
| Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters | $27,850 | N/A |
| Motion Picture Projectionists | $28,130 | N/A |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $28,160 | 13,180 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,870 | 114,880 |
| Dishwashers | $28,990 | 12,030 |
| Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants | $29,040 | 620 |
The most common jobs in Michigan by total number of workers.
| Occupation | Workers | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 124,340 | $41,870 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 114,880 | $28,870 |
| Retail Salespersons | 111,210 | $33,340 |
| Registered Nurse | 104,210 | $85,670 |
| Cashiers | 89,450 | $29,190 |
| Office Clerks, General | 89,290 | $43,950 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 88,690 | $35,830 |
| General and Operations Managers | 86,000 | $99,660 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 83,960 | $33,410 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 69,830 | $42,560 |
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All salary data on this page comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024 estimates. The average salary shown is the mean across all tracked occupations weighted by employment. For methodology details, see our Methodology page.