75 Jobs That Pay Over $100K in Michigan (2024)

There are 75 occupations in Michigan with a median salary above $100K per year. The highest-paying is Nurse Anesthetists at $226,820/year. Based on 2024 Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024

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75
Jobs Over $100K

$226,820

#1: Nurse Anesthetists

$124,756

Avg of Qualifying Jobs

318,210

Workers in These Jobs

All 75 Jobs Paying Over $100K in Michigan

Ranked by median annual salary. Click any job to see the full salary breakdown.

#	Occupation	Median Salary	Mean Salary	Workers
1	Nurse Anesthetists	$226,820	$219,050	2,130
2	Obstetricians and Gynecologists	$225,860	$230,350	640
3	General Internal Medicine Physicians	$212,970	$223,280	2,010
4	Dentists, All Other Specialists	$210,770	$200,320	50
5	Anesthesiologists	$196,630	$285,950	2,050
6	Physicians, All Other	$191,980	$204,730	13,310
7	Law Teachers, Postsecondary	$172,420	$182,140	510
8	Pediatricians, General	$170,080	$175,220	970
9	Family Medicine Physicians	$162,940	$178,030	3,420
10	Dentists, General	$161,720	$198,440	3,840
11	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$158,910	$157,050	13,300
12	Computer and Information Systems Managers	$150,800	$156,340	14,770
13	Sales Managers	$141,620	$152,530	15,610
14	Natural Sciences Managers	$137,660	$154,090	1,710
15	Purchasing Managers	$134,970	$145,790	2,670
16	Pharmacists	$134,660	$128,860	10,500
17	Marketing Managers	$134,200	$142,240	6,090
18	Compensation and Benefits Managers	$134,100	$159,360	410
19	Financial Managers	$131,770	$147,550	19,970
20	Medical Dosimetrists	$129,250	$127,360	160
21	Optometrists	$128,680	$130,870	1,230
22	Physician Assistants	$126,890	$122,220	5,310
23	Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers	$126,610	$130,090	340
24	Human Resources Managers	$125,650	$136,910	5,060
25	Managers, All Other	$125,490	$128,790	8,390
26	Nurse Midwives	$125,310	$120,370	250
27	Nuclear Engineers	$125,130	$121,870	250
28	Database Architects	$122,700	$114,390	1,290
29	Nurse Practitioners	$122,040	$120,680	7,950
30	Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers	$121,840	$105,800	480
31	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$121,820	$128,840	1,730
32	Lawyers	$121,760	$137,960	15,870
33	Economics Teachers, Postsecondary	$120,210	$140,860	350
34	Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products	$116,940	$141,410	7,920
35	Computer Hardware Engineers	$115,610	$119,150	1,580
36	Public Relations Managers	$114,550	$125,320	1,290
37	Computer and Information Research Scientists	$112,330	$119,800	270
38	Commercial Pilots	$110,290	$128,710	1,680
39	Industrial Production Managers	$108,810	$119,610	14,630
40	Advertising and Promotions Managers	$108,590	$105,100	200
41	Petroleum Engineers	$108,520	$119,090	50
42	Physical Scientists, All Other	$108,510	$114,970	220
43	Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$108,350	$118,460	230
44	Aerospace Engineers	$108,100	$114,410	330
45	Fundraising Managers	$106,730	$119,210	670
46	Air Traffic Controllers	$106,390	$122,790	390
47	Statisticians	$106,390	$108,720	640
48	Physics Teachers, Postsecondary	$105,960	$112,680	440
49	Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$105,920	$113,360	640
50	Nuclear Technicians	$105,720	$106,600	110
51	Computer Network Architects	$105,480	$116,130	2,860
52	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$105,100	$135,080	3,660
53	Chemical Engineers	$105,040	$111,040	840
54	Construction Managers	$104,610	$114,540	6,340
55	Software Developers	$103,830	$108,080	44,140
56	Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators	$103,770	$98,760	100
57	Veterinarians	$103,670	$115,710	2,220
58	Information Security Analysts	$103,580	$108,980	3,090
59	Education Administrators, Postsecondary	$103,460	$126,270	4,850
60	Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$103,020	$107,340	3,660
61	Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$102,900	$121,140	380
62	Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary	$102,600	$94,970	90
63	Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary	$102,560	$100,760	8,210
64	Training and Development Managers	$102,250	$105,880	630
65	Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	$102,130	$105,720	870
66	Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers	$101,980	$102,460	280
67	Medical and Health Services Managers	$101,840	$118,870	15,550
68	Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,780	$106,340	190
69	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay	$101,450	$93,970	1,140
70	Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers	$100,940	$94,660	3,580
71	Sales Engineers	$100,920	$108,630	3,130
72	Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary	$100,810	$101,710	170
73	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$100,710	$120,580	1,900
74	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$100,260	$108,120	1,420
75	Computer Systems Analysts	$100,100	$101,510	15,000

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Michigan High-Salary Insights

The $100K+ jobs in Michigan are concentrated in Healthcare Practitioners, Management, and Education fields.

9.8% of all tracked occupations in MI earn a median salary above $100K. The entry point for this group is $100,100/year (Computer Systems Analysts), while the top earner makes $226,820/year.

Michigan ranks #19 among all 50 states for the number of $100K+ jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs pay over $100K a year in Michigan?

According to 2024 BLS data, there are 75 occupations in Michigan with a median annual salary above $100K. This represents 9.8% of all tracked occupations in MI.

What is the highest paying job in Michigan?

The highest paying occupation in Michigan is Nurse Anesthetists with a median salary of $226,820 per year based on 2024 BLS OEWS data.

What is the minimum salary to be on the $100K+ list in Michigan?

The entry point for the $100K+ list in Michigan is $100,100/year (Computer Systems Analysts). Any occupation with a median salary above $100K qualifies for this list.

What is the average salary of $100K+ jobs in Michigan?

The average median salary among all 75 occupations that pay over $100K in Michigan is $124,756 per year (2024 data).

How can I get a job that pays over $100K in Michigan?

High-paying jobs in Michigan typically require specialized education, certifications, or significant experience. Common fields include healthcare, technology, management, and engineering. Investing in relevant skills through certifications and advanced degrees can help you reach the $100K+ salary range. Check individual job pages for specific requirements.

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These are gross salaries. After federal, state, and FICA taxes, take-home pay is lower.

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Data Source & Methodology

This list includes all occupations with BLS-published state-level median salary data above $100K per year. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 estimates. See our Methodology page for details.

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics