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20 Jobs That Pay Over $150K in Michigan (2025)

Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed: 2026-05-19

There are 20 occupations in Michigan with a median salary above $150K per year. The highest-paying is Radiologists at $485,920/year. Based on 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025

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Average Salary by State

Average salaries across all 50 states. Click a state to see its $150K+ jobs.

$57,873

$89,679

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS 2025 Annual

AL $63,963 AK $79,599 AZ $72,019 AR $58,447 CA $83,172 CO $76,493 CT $78,019 DE $71,614 DC $89,679 FL $67,772 GA $69,372 HI $73,976 ID $67,243 IL $74,900 IN $68,360 IA $68,184 KS $65,075 KY $66,085 LA $62,928 ME $70,351 MD $79,476 MA $81,221 MI $70,102 MN $79,901 MS $57,873 MO $67,599 MT $65,918 NE $68,499 NV $69,352 NH $75,725 NJ $80,366 NM $68,121 NY $83,189 NC $67,685 ND $70,391 OH $69,737 OK $63,871 OR $75,924 PA $70,617 RI $78,209 SC $66,430 SD $64,417 TN $66,638 TX $68,700 UT $68,195 VT $74,078 VA $73,984 WA $86,472 WV $62,235 WI $71,762 WY $66,073

20
Jobs Over $150K

$485,920

#1: Radiologists

$282,836

Avg of Qualifying Jobs

51,420

Workers in These Jobs

All 20 Jobs Paying Over $150K in Michigan

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

#	Occupation	Median Salary	Mean Salary	Workers
1	Radiologists	$485,920	$376,210	360
2	Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers	$428,570	$330,480	N/A
3	Cardiologists	$419,030	$354,940	340
4	Emergency Medicine Physicians	$417,760	$377,660	910
5	Dermatologists	$414,910	$344,770	N/A
6	Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric	$413,450	$420,390	200
7	Orthodontists	$357,090	$327,310	140
8	Physicians, Pathologists	$303,070	$241,850	140
9	Psychiatrists	$291,850	$272,010	560
10	Chief Executives	$255,560	$298,740	4,950
11	Nurse Anesthetists	$247,010	$253,760	2,300
12	Family Medicine Physicians	$214,070	$219,610	3,770
13	Obstetricians and Gynecologists	$209,650	$250,650	880
14	Pediatricians, General	$204,690	$195,760	1,340
15	Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric	$179,720	$258,160	150
16	Dentists, General	$169,930	$188,930	3,620
17	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$166,930	$167,660	14,820
18	Computer and Information Systems Managers	$163,760	$166,790	16,010
19	Podiatrists	$162,140	$167,330	350
20	Compensation and Benefits Managers	$151,620	$164,050	580

Michigan High-Salary Insights

The $150K+ jobs in Michigan are concentrated in Healthcare Practitioners, Transportation, and Management fields.

2.8% of all tracked occupations in MI earn a median salary above $150K. The entry point for this group is $151,620/year (Compensation and Benefits Managers), while the top earner makes $485,920/year.

Michigan ranks #28 among all 50 states for the number of $150K+ jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs pay over $150K a year in Michigan?

According to 2025 BLS data, there are 20 occupations in Michigan with a median annual salary above $150K. This represents 2.8% of all tracked occupations in MI.

What is the highest paying job in Michigan?

The highest paying occupation in Michigan is Radiologists with a median salary of $485,920 per year based on 2025 BLS OEWS data.

What is the minimum salary to be on the $150K+ list in Michigan?

The entry point for the $150K+ list in Michigan is $151,620/year (Compensation and Benefits Managers). Any occupation with a median salary above $150K qualifies for this list.

What is the average salary of $150K+ jobs in Michigan?

The average median salary among all 20 occupations that pay over $150K in Michigan is $282,836 per year (2025 data).

How can I get a job that pays over $150K 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 $150K+ salary range. Check individual job pages for specific requirements.

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Jobs Over $150K in Other States

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Data Source & Methodology

This list includes all occupations with BLS-published state-level median salary data above $150K per year. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. See our Methodology page for details.

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics