418 Jobs That Pay Over $50K in Michigan (2024)

There are 418 occupations in Michigan with a median salary above $50K 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

$50K+ $75K+ $100K+ $150K+

418
Jobs Over $50K

$226,820

#1: Nurse Anesthetists

$79,120

Avg of Qualifying Jobs

1,861,450

Workers in These Jobs

All 418 Jobs Paying Over $50K 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
76	Electrical Engineers	$99,800	$101,800	10,270
77	Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$99,350	$103,700	330
78	Administrative Services Managers	$99,220	$107,120	5,840
79	Physical Therapists	$99,220	$95,450	6,700
80	Power Distributors and Dispatchers	$99,200	$99,170	510
81	Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary	$98,980	$109,330	590
82	Power Plant Operators	$98,920	$91,270	1,550
83	Mechanical Engineers	$98,760	$99,690	32,580
84	Genetic Counselors	$98,600	$94,460	40
85	Industrial Engineers	$98,340	$99,680	27,470
86	Hydrologists	$97,970	$93,850	30
87	Database Administrators	$97,760	$92,980	1,460
88	Engineers, All Other	$97,530	$103,000	4,720
89	Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers	$97,250	$96,660	80
90	General and Operations Managers	$97,140	$118,150	88,500
91	Computer Occupations, All Other	$96,620	$98,050	7,190
92	Physicists	$96,410	$127,490	500
93	Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$96,330	$101,970	1,000
94	Project Management Specialists	$96,200	$98,390	22,980
95	Gas Plant Operators	$95,830	$94,800	480
96	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers	$95,830	$105,010	7,610
97	Biochemists and Biophysicists	$95,250	$123,790	590
98	Materials Engineers	$95,090	$98,760	900
99	History Teachers, Postsecondary	$93,860	$99,300	360
100	First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	$93,330	$92,920	3,100
101	Actuaries	$93,250	$102,480	380
102	Facilities Managers	$92,310	$97,360	4,350
103	Operations Research Analysts	$91,610	$100,240	1,280
104	Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other	$91,100	$88,870	50
105	Data Scientists	$90,750	$96,500	4,700
106	Detectives and Criminal Investigators	$90,750	$99,450	2,070
107	Environmental Engineers	$90,410	$95,230	1,020
108	Financial Risk Specialists	$90,260	$96,030	810
109	Chemists	$89,980	$97,410	3,960
110	Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers	$89,590	$86,320	230
111	Postmasters and Mail Superintendents	$89,380	$91,650	460
112	Atmospheric and Space Scientists	$89,370	$98,740	140
113	Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$89,030	$94,840	7,160
114	Chiropractors	$88,900	$92,950	1,350
115	Budget Analysts	$88,730	$86,120	610
116	Web Developers	$88,460	$90,270	1,030
117	Radiation Therapists	$87,010	$88,270	510
118	Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary	$86,600	$97,810	390
119	Art Directors	$86,360	$93,520	1,050
120	Epidemiologists	$86,160	$86,490	260
121	Management Analysts	$84,840	$98,520	15,390
122	Nuclear Medicine Technologists	$84,560	$85,340	670
123	Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$84,500	$101,190	1,550
124	Boilermakers	$84,230	$80,180	720
125	Food Scientists and Technologists	$84,150	$90,430	410
126	Financial and Investment Analysts	$83,920	$95,710	7,520
127	Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other	$83,740	$96,440	620
128	Funeral Home Managers	$83,570	$101,510	390
129	Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers	$83,490	$81,890	190
130	Occupational Therapists	$82,970	$84,560	4,690
131	Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$82,950	$85,160	3,280
132	Civil Engineers	$82,870	$90,160	7,920
133	Audiologists	$82,790	$81,240	340
134	Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary	$82,510	$84,440	1,840
135	Computer Programmers	$82,420	$90,700	4,050
136	Biological Scientists, All Other	$82,250	$85,840	820
137	Speech-Language Pathologists	$82,250	$83,610	4,420
138	Gambling Managers	$82,140	$95,470	150
139	Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door	$82,100	$77,520	3,120
140	First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers	$82,050	$91,990	4,400
141	Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$81,750	$100,120	60
142	Postsecondary Teachers, All Other	$81,740	$91,750	2,020
143	Registered Nurses	$81,710	$86,210	102,240
144	Political Scientists	$81,550	$81,790	60
145	English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$81,490	$87,040	1,660
146	Orthotists and Prosthetists	$81,460	$75,040	610
147	Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other	$81,450	$97,960	290
148	Emergency Management Directors	$80,960	$86,230	190
149	Occupational Health and Safety Specialists	$80,590	$82,040	3,180
150	School Psychologists	$80,580	$81,140	1,150
151	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$80,370	$101,130	3,480
152	Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	$80,310	$89,880	3,060
153	Special Education Teachers, Preschool	$80,290	$67,010	80
154	Education Administrators, All Other	$80,000	$85,670	640
155	Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,960	$84,940	680
156	Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,750	$81,840	490
157	Geography Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,590	$77,000	100
158	Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists	$79,560	$74,380	1,310
159	Anthropologists and Archeologists	$79,540	$91,890	90
160	Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,450	$101,220	370
161	Social and Community Service Managers	$79,370	$79,850	5,510
162	Millwrights	$78,980	$73,220	2,760
163	Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists	$78,960	$77,060	280
164	Special Education Teachers, All Other	$78,920	$77,680	2,850
165	Materials Scientists	$78,480	$85,730	210
166	Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,380	$90,510	550
167	Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health	$78,250	$78,970	2,310
168	Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,070	$80,610	110
169	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$77,950	$81,090	980
170	Diagnostic Medical Sonographers	$77,900	$74,770	3,200
171	Logisticians	$77,810	$82,870	11,560
172	Dental Hygienists	$77,800	$76,800	8,370
173	Business Operations Specialists, All Other	$77,710	$80,430	24,400
174	Transportation Inspectors	$77,660	$85,470	310
175	Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$77,530	$82,770	2,520
176	Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators	$77,230	$72,530	420
177	Marine Engineers and Naval Architects	$77,210	$87,230	40
178	Signal and Track Switch Repairers	$76,980	$68,650	80
179	First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers	$76,610	$78,400	14,290
180	Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists	$76,430	$69,670	2,090
181	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School	$76,200	$72,610	1,330
182	Accountants and Auditors	$76,190	$82,970	40,510
183	Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other	$76,130	$79,930	720
184	First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers	$76,110	$79,070	15,670
185	Insurance Underwriters	$75,910	$78,000	2,070
186	Instructional Coordinators	$75,510	$76,160	4,630
187	Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary	$75,460	$85,320	530
188	Financial Specialists, All Other	$75,430	$83,490	1,970
189	Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other	$75,350	$82,120	880
190	Foresters	$75,170	$75,250	330
191	Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers	$75,170	$79,510	380
192	Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators	$75,070	$74,840	6,320
193	Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents	$74,260	$105,560	6,270
194	Technical Writers	$73,710	$77,660	1,090
195	Commercial and Industrial Designers	$73,610	$77,500	2,090
196	Locomotive Engineers	$73,480	$70,350	480
197	Cost Estimators	$73,430	$75,960	6,090
198	Web and Digital Interface Designers	$73,180	$75,060	1,770
199	Loan Officers	$73,080	$86,220	10,060
200	Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	$72,990	$80,520	42,800
201	First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers	$72,970	$75,880	890
202	Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	$72,690	$69,550	12,860
203	Buyers and Purchasing Agents	$72,590	$75,760	15,810
204	Financial Examiners	$72,180	$81,110	620
205	Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists	$71,690	$76,740	2,390
206	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School	$71,630	$72,850	N/A
207	Respiratory Therapists	$71,450	$71,740	4,540
208	Chemical Plant and System Operators	$71,420	$71,070	170
209	Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators	$71,220	$73,980	260
210	Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels	$70,700	$75,340	410
211	Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$70,700	$71,930	2,290
212	Pourers and Casters, Metal	$70,560	$61,310	420
213	Fire Inspectors and Investigators	$70,510	$71,660	270
214	Personal Financial Advisors	$70,390	$127,730	7,860
215	First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers	$70,180	$71,440	1,840
216	Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel	$70,160	$80,630	24,990
217	First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other	$70,120	$70,850	410
218	Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors	$70,000	$67,780	90
219	Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic	$69,900	$65,510	440
220	Dietitians and Nutritionists	$69,660	$72,930	2,140
221	Compliance Officers	$69,410	$74,870	9,090
222	Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	$69,270	$81,110	1,990
223	Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers	$69,240	$68,220	15,850
224	Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage	$69,220	$66,470	270
225	Model Makers, Wood	$69,100	$80,350	30
226	Ship Engineers	$68,860	$72,340	140
227	Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians	$68,680	$65,930	2,090
228	Construction and Building Inspectors	$68,140	$68,010	2,870
229	Flight Attendants	$68,030	$72,140	N/A
230	Cartographers and Photogrammetrists	$68,000	$71,260	180
231	Lodging Managers	$68,000	$69,670	800
232	Agricultural Inspectors	$67,890	$67,720	250
233	Microbiologists	$67,600	$76,260	290
234	Credit Analysts	$67,460	$76,010	1,460
235	Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School	$67,080	$67,510	3,220
236	Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers	$66,980	$59,380	60
237	Structural Iron and Steel Workers	$66,910	$66,060	1,840
238	Legislators	$66,460	$77,020	1,060
239	Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers	$66,400	$64,320	80
240	Tapers	$66,150	$63,140	100
241	Surveyors	$66,000	$70,470	1,320
242	Radiologic Technologists and Technicians	$65,920	$68,150	6,760
243	Urban and Regional Planners	$65,770	$68,980	1,290
244	Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary	$65,610	$80,600	330
245	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment	$65,000	$66,320	1,270
246	Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists	$64,940	$73,610	22,570
247	Special Effects Artists and Animators	$64,780	$72,280	300
248	Semiconductor Processing Technicians	$64,650	$62,350	420
249	Special Education Teachers, Middle School	$64,510	$70,430	980
250	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$64,470	$69,230	27,010
251	First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	$64,110	$69,360	27,840
252	Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators	$63,980	$63,710	140
253	Human Resources Specialists	$63,970	$71,070	25,590
254	Labor Relations Specialists	$63,970	$78,110	2,340
255	Advertising Sales Agents	$63,920	$85,650	3,650
256	Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars	$63,820	$69,060	910
257	Electrical and Electronics Drafters	$63,720	$71,570	550
258	Tool and Die Makers	$63,590	$63,500	9,000
259	Mechanical Drafters	$63,570	$70,920	2,130
260	Computer Network Support Specialists	$63,550	$66,440	2,760
261	Landscape Architects	$63,540	$70,530	300
262	Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants	$63,520	$64,510	9,340
263	Bridge and Lock Tenders	$63,380	$60,170	50
264	Model Makers, Metal and Plastic	$63,340	$64,100	720
265	Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	$63,290	$66,110	37,800
266	Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling	$63,170	$73,580	1,330
267	Electricians	$62,980	$65,870	24,240
268	Healthcare Social Workers	$62,880	$63,860	5,110
269	Plasterers and Stucco Masons	$62,840	$65,620	110
270	Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$62,790	$66,130	2,790
271	Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other	$62,760	$77,830	220
272	Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$62,630	$65,750	14,850
273	Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters	$62,590	$66,470	490
274	Occupational Therapy Assistants	$62,580	$62,900	1,180
275	Chemical Technicians	$62,530	$63,380	1,690
276	Farm and Home Management Educators	$62,510	$63,330	310
277	Interior Designers	$62,500	$66,190	2,250
278	Correctional Officers and Jailers	$62,460	$58,460	7,790
279	Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs	$62,400	$58,000	5,140
280	Mathematicians	$62,260	$76,040	90
281	Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment	$62,250	$61,550	160
282	Occupational Health and Safety Technicians	$62,150	$71,480	380
283	Legal Support Workers, All Other	$62,120	$74,250	930
284	Psychologists, All Other	$62,090	$80,760	340
285	First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers	$62,060	$65,770	30,890
286	Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$62,030	$63,850	7,400
287	Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other	$61,990	$64,480	1,910
288	Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians	$61,960	$60,300	90
289	Massage Therapists	$61,950	$61,320	2,010
290	First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers	$61,900	$64,410	450
291	Sheet Metal Workers	$61,890	$66,050	4,280
292	Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians	$61,870	$67,010	3,180
293	Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	$61,850	$61,910	11,380
294	Conservation Scientists	$61,790	$66,430	620
295	Social Workers, All Other	$61,710	$67,240	1,350
296	Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education	$61,680	$63,630	1,590
297	Soil and Plant Scientists	$61,660	$63,570	490
298	Training and Development Specialists	$61,610	$66,230	10,500
299	Brickmasons and Blockmasons	$61,290	$59,470	2,760
300	Industrial Machinery Mechanics	$61,200	$61,510	20,150
301	Postal Service Clerks	$61,150	$60,960	2,500
302	Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers	$61,010	$63,120	2,240
303	First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers	$60,990	$60,210	820
304	Physical Therapist Assistants	$60,780	$58,940	3,060
305	Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers	$60,740	$62,000	270
306	Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents	$60,690	$67,880	850
307	Sociologists	$60,670	$70,290	70
308	Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians	$60,570	$60,960	370
309	Life Scientists, All Other	$60,450	$66,110	80
310	Editors	$60,390	$67,780	1,520
311	Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers	$60,330	$63,650	780
312	Stonemasons	$60,320	$62,480	260
313	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$60,300	$66,970	3,280
314	Riggers	$60,290	$58,070	590
315	Curators	$60,190	$62,220	350
316	Property Appraisers and Assessors	$60,150	$64,880	2,290
317	Pipelayers	$60,100	$61,160	360
318	Food Service Managers	$60,070	$63,400	8,120
319	Paralegals and Legal Assistants	$59,970	$63,460	7,580
320	Fundraisers	$59,880	$63,060	3,250
321	Surgical Technologists	$59,700	$57,920	3,790
322	Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines	$59,690	$59,400	4,670
323	Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers	$59,620	$59,330	2,010
324	Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators	$59,510	$61,780	9,970
325	First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers	$59,490	$60,220	3,950
326	Historians	$59,470	$62,630	70
327	Plant and System Operators, All Other	$59,400	$66,640	430
328	Sound Engineering Technicians	$59,360	$61,320	300
329	Tile and Stone Setters	$59,070	$55,860	650
330	Recreational Therapists	$59,060	$58,780	530
331	Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians	$59,040	$59,140	9,390
332	Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$58,990	$62,350	6,390
333	Insurance Sales Agents	$58,880	$74,490	12,740
334	Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers	$58,880	$66,670	6,390
335	First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors	$58,860	$61,050	14,060
336	Personal Service Managers, All Other	$58,700	$55,460	220
337	Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners	$58,680	$60,400	280
338	Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors	$58,670	$60,790	7,690
339	Producers and Directors	$58,530	$67,840	2,080
340	Librarians and Media Collections Specialists	$58,300	$59,290	3,670
341	Maintenance Workers, Machinery	$58,300	$56,760	900
342	Carpenters	$58,260	$57,800	21,400
343	Calibration Technologists and Technicians	$58,240	$59,520	280
344	Public Relations Specialists	$58,150	$65,910	7,730
345	Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers	$58,070	$56,810	4,040
346	Airfield Operations Specialists	$57,650	$59,950	320
347	Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers	$57,290	$57,340	4,500
348	Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks	$57,290	$59,900	8,760
349	Avionics Technicians	$57,220	$57,060	320
350	Child, Family, and School Social Workers	$57,210	$56,760	14,480
351	Tax Preparers	$57,080	$58,960	2,600
352	Brokerage Clerks	$57,060	$60,740	750
353	Real Estate Brokers	$57,040	$81,780	490
354	Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders	$56,990	$55,880	140
355	Architectural and Civil Drafters	$56,880	$59,930	1,960
356	Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors	$56,770	$62,850	720
357	Computer User Support Specialists	$56,770	$58,100	21,920
358	Fashion Designers	$56,660	$55,180	50
359	Chefs and Head Cooks	$56,630	$56,730	4,520
360	Judicial Law Clerks	$56,620	$57,620	270
361	Meter Readers, Utilities	$56,510	$60,050	230
362	Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators	$56,480	$57,340	2,690
363	Forensic Science Technicians	$56,430	$61,730	600
364	Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$56,330	$56,230	2,380
365	Postal Service Mail Carriers	$56,330	$58,810	11,940
366	Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas	$56,270	$54,140	120
367	Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors	$56,160	$57,560	9,110
368	Survey Researchers	$56,070	$62,590	100
369	Real Estate Sales Agents	$55,940	$68,430	1,990
370	Animal Scientists	$55,720	$57,850	120
371	Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists	$55,630	$57,090	8,610
372	Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants	$55,540	$54,320	3,220
373	Therapists, All Other	$55,480	$56,750	220
374	Medical Equipment Repairers	$55,170	$60,240	1,630
375	Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas	$55,080	$55,690	660
376	Crane and Tower Operators	$54,440	$66,030	1,250
377	Insulation Workers, Mechanical	$54,310	$59,080	780
378	Drafters, All Other	$54,160	$56,300	320
379	Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes	$54,000	$88,140	130
380	Archivists	$53,980	$61,080	150
381	Hydrologic Technicians	$53,860	$62,990	30
382	Athletic Trainers	$53,820	$57,500	770
383	Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators	$53,440	$56,050	4,180
384	Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates	$52,680	$91,250	640
385	Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health	$52,660	$58,230	690
386	Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic	$52,400	$55,230	230
387	Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other	$52,320	$60,440	970
388	Continuous Mining Machine Operators	$52,080	$54,790	300
389	Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining	$52,050	$55,780	680
390	Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$51,920	$50,490	670
391	Wellhead Pumpers	$51,820	$58,030	210
392	Social Science Research Assistants	$51,760	$51,670	680
393	Solar Photovoltaic Installers	$51,700	$65,300	160
394	Word Processors and Typists	$51,580	$48,550	380
395	Roofers	$51,560	$55,420	2,990
396	Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders	$51,530	$55,260	130
397	Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film	$51,450	$52,970	520
398	Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other	$51,360	$50,120	3,190
399	Firefighters	$51,200	$52,820	7,080
400	Glaziers	$51,190	$53,980	1,520
401	Graphic Designers	$51,110	$54,810	5,930
402	Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers	$51,070	$57,290	10,580
403	Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers	$50,890	$51,010	690
404	Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other	$50,860	$51,720	220
405	Interpreters and Translators	$50,860	$52,560	670
406	Teachers and Instructors, All Other	$50,780	$55,470	3,130
407	Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers	$50,680	$53,110	60,510
408	Skincare Specialists	$50,600	$55,100	1,580
409	Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators	$50,490	$52,520	2,440
410	Exercise Physiologists	$50,430	$53,680	520
411	Carpet Installers	$50,390	$52,130	290
412	Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers	$50,390	$53,820	990
413	Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers	$50,320	$54,430	5,360
414	Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians	$50,300	$53,950	130
415	Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners	$50,270	$52,530	3,470
416	Sailors and Marine Oilers	$50,250	$49,320	280
417	Highway Maintenance Workers	$50,190	$50,110	3,410
418	Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers	$50,000	$52,830	2,240

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Michigan High-Salary Insights

The $50K+ jobs in Michigan are concentrated in Healthcare Practitioners, Management, and Education fields.

54.5% of all tracked occupations in MI earn a median salary above $50K. The entry point for this group is $50,000/year (Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers), while the top earner makes $226,820/year.

Michigan ranks #15 among all 50 states for the number of $50K+ jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs pay over $50K a year in Michigan?

According to 2024 BLS data, there are 418 occupations in Michigan with a median annual salary above $50K. This represents 54.5% 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 $50K+ list in Michigan?

The entry point for the $50K+ list in Michigan is $50,000/year (Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers). Any occupation with a median salary above $50K qualifies for this list.

What is the average salary of $50K+ jobs in Michigan?

The average median salary among all 418 occupations that pay over $50K in Michigan is $79,120 per year (2024 data).

How can I get a job that pays over $50K 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 $50K+ salary range. Check individual job pages for specific requirements.

Jobs Over $50K in Other States

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 $50K 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