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440 Jobs That Pay Over $50K in Michigan (2025)

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

There are 440 occupations in Michigan with a median salary above $50K 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

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

Average Salary by State

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

440
Jobs Over $50K

$485,920

#1: Radiologists

$87,845

Avg of Qualifying Jobs

1,938,200

Workers in These Jobs

All 440 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	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
21	General Internal Medicine Physicians	$149,990	$194,040	2,060
22	Purchasing Managers	$142,120	$153,680	2,780
23	Law Teachers, Postsecondary	$141,680	$173,330	330
24	Financial Managers	$139,370	$158,110	22,490
25	Human Resources Managers	$138,930	$152,580	5,890
26	Marketing Managers	$138,510	$150,850	6,620
27	Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$138,130	$135,400	60
28	Medical Dosimetrists	$137,970	$139,410	130
29	Pharmacists	$137,860	$135,380	8,780
30	Sales Managers	$136,870	$151,230	17,950
31	Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$136,130	$134,860	240
32	Optometrists	$135,650	$144,610	1,410
33	Physician Assistants	$131,510	$132,140	6,310
34	Nurse Practitioners	$131,450	$132,790	8,290
35	Database Architects	$131,000	$128,220	1,390
36	Lawyers	$130,520	$148,820	16,620
37	Nuclear Engineers	$129,940	$128,070	330
38	Economics Teachers, Postsecondary	$129,400	$148,340	350
39	Natural Sciences Managers	$129,070	$141,380	2,220
40	Aerospace Engineers	$128,960	$125,820	N/A
41	Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers	$127,420	$128,760	390
42	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$127,230	$138,990	2,120
43	Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$127,200	$123,090	2,960
44	Commercial Pilots	$126,670	$127,700	1,390
45	Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products	$125,650	$126,190	9,140
46	Software Developers	$125,570	$122,720	43,460
47	Veterinarians	$125,390	$128,100	2,030
48	Nurse Midwives	$125,140	$125,240	430
49	Industrial Production Managers	$120,660	$126,420	14,320
50	Computer Hardware Engineers	$119,670	$127,070	1,420
51	Air Traffic Controllers	$118,930	$134,670	360
52	Training and Development Managers	$118,630	$126,860	900
53	Public Relations Managers	$117,900	$131,830	1,720
54	Power Distributors and Dispatchers	$116,780	$111,210	450
55	Sales Engineers	$114,180	$124,050	2,290
56	Fundraising Managers	$113,360	$126,920	880
57	Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$112,730	$117,010	270
58	Computer Network Architects	$112,040	$118,490	3,210
59	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$111,190	$125,880	2,240
60	Biochemists and Biophysicists	$109,340	$110,590	730
61	Physics Teachers, Postsecondary	$109,090	$115,750	460
62	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$108,970	$129,570	3,430
63	Education Administrators, Postsecondary	$108,500	$133,890	5,110
64	Administrative Services Managers	$108,210	$118,830	6,590
65	Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	$107,780	$114,860	720
66	Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$107,690	$113,580	810
67	Medical and Health Services Managers	$107,570	$127,430	16,060
68	Materials Scientists	$107,410	$117,800	230
69	Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$107,060	$126,270	380
70	Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers	$106,890	$103,680	2,800
71	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay	$106,600	$100,350	450
72	Economists	$106,350	$117,980	320
73	Information Security Analysts	$106,230	$111,160	3,280
74	Electrical Engineers	$106,070	$112,740	10,840
75	Power Plant Operators	$105,820	$105,460	1,220
76	Environmental Engineers	$105,080	$107,600	810
77	Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary	$104,890	$103,800	170
78	Mechanical Engineers	$104,890	$112,320	34,630
79	Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$104,780	$108,070	180
80	Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary	$104,020	$107,240	9,610
81	Financial Risk Specialists	$103,940	$107,860	1,150
82	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$103,620	$109,950	1,460
83	Computer Systems Analysts	$103,410	$107,150	14,070
84	Chemical Engineers	$103,230	$105,570	670
85	Construction Managers	$103,230	$113,660	9,620
86	Atmospheric and Space Scientists	$103,210	$106,510	150
87	Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary	$102,870	$104,910	370
88	Statisticians	$102,710	$117,520	570
89	Commercial and Industrial Designers	$102,160	$98,110	2,930
90	Gambling Managers	$101,860	$106,070	190
91	Industrial Engineers	$101,680	$105,550	30,990
92	Advertising and Promotions Managers	$101,610	$110,900	220
93	Survey Researchers	$101,550	$103,410	150
94	Hydrologists	$101,060	$105,910	40
95	Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,030	$108,740	560
96	Project Management Specialists	$100,970	$104,690	25,330
97	Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers	$100,940	$103,700	330
98	Physical Therapists	$100,900	$100,630	8,630
99	Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary	$100,700	$96,440	190
100	Actuaries	$100,640	$108,630	570
101	Data Scientists	$100,590	$105,890	7,360
102	Gas Plant Operators	$100,500	$101,500	540
103	Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$99,900	$103,940	920
104	Database Administrators	$99,830	$101,420	1,150
105	General and Operations Managers	$99,530	$123,610	85,860
106	History Teachers, Postsecondary	$99,440	$101,640	370
107	Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$99,330	$104,810	1,420
108	Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers	$99,140	$100,240	560
109	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers	$99,100	$108,510	8,180
110	Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$98,720	$96,880	3,480
111	Web Developers	$98,470	$97,040	1,580
112	Boilermakers	$98,220	$87,440	N/A
113	Facilities Managers	$98,150	$104,030	4,920
114	First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	$98,140	$96,410	3,290
115	Audiologists	$97,790	$94,580	250
116	Postmasters and Mail Superintendents	$97,790	$99,680	450
117	Chemists	$97,440	$101,210	3,490
118	Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers	$97,310	$103,290	140
119	Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons	$97,040	$260,700	50
120	Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door	$96,890	$85,970	2,240
121	Budget Analysts	$96,430	$102,500	1,020
122	Radiation Therapists	$95,890	$95,400	450
123	Financial and Investment Analysts	$95,420	$104,060	7,400
124	Nuclear Medicine Technologists	$95,400	$91,300	640
125	Physicists	$94,520	$135,340	510
126	Registered Nurses	$94,300	$94,300	104,950
127	Materials Engineers	$94,050	$98,980	810
128	Management Analysts	$93,640	$100,800	13,010
129	Signal and Track Switch Repairers	$93,060	$92,730	120
130	Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$92,750	$95,320	6,900
131	Civil Engineers	$92,100	$94,870	7,760
132	Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers	$91,220	$85,040	N/A
133	Detectives and Criminal Investigators	$90,650	$103,190	2,220
134	English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$90,240	$94,670	1,730
135	Occupational Therapists	$89,910	$89,150	5,120
136	Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary	$89,610	$92,370	620
137	Millwrights	$89,190	$82,820	2,900
138	Speech-Language Pathologists	$89,120	$88,650	4,730
139	Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	$88,430	$93,870	2,630
140	Sociologists	$88,040	$105,120	90
141	Emergency Management Directors	$87,880	$93,750	220
142	Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$87,840	$101,150	460
143	Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	$87,670	$93,860	630
144	Fish and Game Wardens	$87,460	$84,770	210
145	Art Directors	$86,660	$98,020	1,080
146	Special Effects Artists and Animators	$86,630	$103,090	230
147	Political Scientists	$86,290	$102,060	180
148	Social and Community Service Managers	$85,500	$87,900	6,320
149	Technical Writers	$85,270	$90,780	970
150	Epidemiologists	$84,990	$83,010	280
151	Genetic Counselors	$84,970	$88,280	80
152	Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$84,730	$95,160	2,170
153	Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists	$84,620	$84,380	1,270
154	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$84,310	$93,090	2,370
155	Occupational Health and Safety Specialists	$84,080	$87,530	3,350
156	Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers	$84,030	$81,490	180
157	School Psychologists	$83,960	$86,920	1,480
158	Dental Hygienists	$83,790	$85,940	8,640
159	Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$83,690	$109,870	320
160	Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$83,500	$108,210	50
161	Operations Research Analysts	$83,480	$94,890	980
162	Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$83,370	$88,680	70
163	Logisticians	$83,200	$90,350	10,270
164	Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$83,190	$85,460	500
165	Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	$82,990	$89,290	2,410
166	Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators	$82,800	$77,930	490
167	Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers	$82,620	$80,910	270
168	Computer and Information Research Scientists	$82,590	$106,130	530
169	Real Estate Brokers	$82,510	$86,600	1,150
170	Diagnostic Medical Sonographers	$82,490	$83,010	3,100
171	Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes	$82,440	$92,030	N/A
172	Geography Teachers, Postsecondary	$81,380	$81,250	80
173	Web and Digital Interface Designers	$81,010	$89,020	1,750
174	Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers	$80,990	$86,420	320
175	Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians	$80,650	$71,460	2,070
176	Agricultural Engineers	$80,490	$93,380	N/A
177	Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	$80,190	$77,250	14,120
178	First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers	$80,170	$92,450	3,490
179	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,910	$89,600	1,140
180	Respiratory Therapists	$79,850	$78,550	4,520
181	Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists	$79,760	$74,550	2,190
182	Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists	$79,480	$83,750	2,480
183	Instructional Coordinators	$79,290	$81,460	5,680
184	Ship Engineers	$79,170	$72,960	100
185	Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists	$79,150	$79,570	330
186	Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters	$78,960	$78,350	760
187	Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,870	$81,190	1,740
188	Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators	$78,850	$79,640	6,640
189	Accountants and Auditors	$78,820	$86,990	41,460
190	Microbiologists	$78,680	$80,240	370
191	Urban and Regional Planners	$78,510	$80,120	1,380
192	Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators	$78,240	$78,750	40
193	First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers	$78,180	$82,990	16,660
194	First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers	$78,150	$82,100	1,020
195	Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$78,050	$77,810	2,570
196	Cost Estimators	$77,990	$82,600	6,960
197	Personal Financial Advisors	$77,930	$121,890	6,570
198	First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers	$77,810	$81,320	15,740
199	Landscape Architects	$77,670	$83,000	650
200	First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers	$77,550	$78,530	1,830
201	Fire Inspectors and Investigators	$77,460	$77,080	250
202	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School	$77,400	$74,710	1,800
203	Compliance Officers	$77,390	$85,810	9,720
204	Insurance Underwriters	$77,380	$81,620	2,590
205	Funeral Home Managers	$77,140	$99,540	430
206	Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage	$77,060	$74,470	310
207	Food Scientists and Technologists	$76,940	$85,700	430
208	Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary	$76,770	$79,880	360
209	Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary	$76,680	$84,500	610
210	Radiologic Technologists and Technicians	$76,420	$74,020	7,220
211	Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators	$76,270	$85,590	190
212	Electricians	$76,270	$73,840	23,530
213	Marine Engineers and Naval Architects	$76,210	$87,040	N/A
214	Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health	$76,080	$81,800	3,100
215	Special Education Teachers, Middle School	$76,040	$71,920	1,410
216	Foresters	$75,920	$77,500	340
217	Buyers and Purchasing Agents	$75,900	$80,810	16,680
218	Special Education Teachers, Preschool	$75,860	$75,760	430
219	Orthotists and Prosthetists	$75,810	$75,950	N/A
220	Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators	$75,450	$70,140	290
221	Cartographers and Photogrammetrists	$75,090	$76,240	250
222	Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians	$74,900	$76,090	3,380
223	Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$74,800	$73,230	2,350
224	Credit Analysts	$74,640	$77,940	1,510
225	Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School	$74,600	$75,380	4,010
226	Loan Officers	$74,470	$83,990	11,340
227	Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers	$74,360	$69,350	2,780
228	Electrical and Electronics Drafters	$73,860	$75,980	380
229	Labor Relations Specialists	$73,760	$76,020	2,430
230	Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers	$73,730	$70,310	16,750
231	Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents	$73,480	$99,120	7,160
232	Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel	$73,380	$82,090	27,160
233	Brokerage Clerks	$73,350	$72,740	430
234	Plasterers and Stucco Masons	$72,990	$69,190	210
235	Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	$72,980	$81,650	40,960
236	Terrazzo Workers and Finishers	$72,450	$70,940	N/A
237	Chemical Plant and System Operators	$72,430	$71,060	40
238	Mechanical Drafters	$72,280	$75,920	2,030
239	First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	$72,170	$73,570	26,650
240	Surveyors	$72,080	$72,420	1,050
241	Chiropractors	$71,220	$78,200	1,270
242	Financial Examiners	$71,050	$80,920	710
243	Construction and Building Inspectors	$71,040	$71,550	3,090
244	Massage Therapists	$70,960	$65,040	2,410
245	Calibration Technologists and Technicians	$70,140	$72,360	400
246	Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians	$69,840	$69,220	70
247	Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers	$69,540	$74,430	40
248	Human Resources Specialists	$69,520	$75,250	25,520
249	Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment	$69,510	$74,330	130
250	Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$68,170	$71,510	4,930
251	Healthcare Social Workers	$67,600	$69,940	4,860
252	Transportation Security Screeners	$67,390	$63,970	1,070
253	Occupational Health and Safety Technicians	$67,310	$75,720	450
254	Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars	$67,150	$71,140	1,020
255	Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers	$66,970	$69,830	190
256	Dietitians and Nutritionists	$66,850	$67,750	2,370
257	Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants	$66,840	$70,990	9,030
258	Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs	$66,830	$63,960	5,060
259	Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists	$66,780	$77,240	24,220
260	Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines	$66,680	$68,380	3,860
261	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment	$66,140	$67,340	1,460
262	Fundraisers	$66,130	$70,250	3,170
263	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$66,030	$71,200	25,540
264	Computer Network Support Specialists	$65,900	$72,240	2,470
265	Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling	$65,890	$74,450	1,670
266	Computer Programmers	$65,860	$77,870	4,400
267	Agricultural Inspectors	$65,730	$70,600	320
268	Producers and Directors	$65,720	$79,620	2,310
269	Tool and Die Makers	$65,590	$68,670	9,420
270	Mathematicians	$65,510	$82,310	90
271	Acupuncturists	$65,490	$99,720	N/A
272	Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	$65,460	$67,340	10,880
273	Soil and Plant Scientists	$65,390	$75,210	570
274	Public Relations Specialists	$65,300	$73,660	7,510
275	Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	$65,110	$69,000	40,910
276	Farm and Home Management Educators	$65,030	$65,810	330
277	Advertising Sales Agents	$64,800	$84,030	2,040
278	First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers	$64,720	$69,330	30,690
279	Anthropologists and Archeologists	$64,700	$69,800	N/A
280	Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers	$64,640	$69,020	2,300
281	Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$64,510	$69,140	5,410
282	Sheet Metal Workers	$64,490	$68,100	4,000
283	Rail Car Repairers	$64,370	$62,180	370
284	Training and Development Specialists	$64,350	$70,510	10,640
285	Property Appraisers and Assessors	$64,270	$68,760	1,960
286	Industrial Machinery Mechanics	$64,250	$67,240	17,310
287	Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers	$64,130	$61,590	410
288	Correctional Officers and Jailers	$64,020	$63,120	8,220
289	Archivists	$63,890	$69,090	160
290	Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$63,790	$68,160	15,420
291	Postal Service Clerks	$63,650	$63,480	2,340
292	Tapers	$63,630	$63,060	190
293	Brickmasons and Blockmasons	$63,500	$67,860	2,240
294	Conservation Scientists	$63,500	$74,140	820
295	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$63,440	$73,080	3,480
296	Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents	$63,440	$69,690	1,080
297	Fashion Designers	$63,430	$74,660	40
298	Surgical Technologists	$63,320	$64,590	3,840
299	Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education	$63,300	$66,710	1,890
300	Occupational Therapy Assistants	$63,260	$65,400	1,250
301	Curators	$63,190	$69,710	360
302	Editors	$63,090	$66,850	1,690
303	Historians	$62,920	$68,190	80
304	Structural Iron and Steel Workers	$62,830	$63,580	1,750
305	Wind Turbine Service Technicians	$62,800	$67,830	70
306	News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists	$62,760	$81,950	960
307	Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators	$62,690	$66,920	9,500
308	Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas	$62,570	$65,160	850
309	Flight Attendants	$62,490	$81,850	N/A
310	Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians	$62,460	$68,210	850
311	Judicial Law Clerks	$62,260	$65,150	280
312	Paralegals and Legal Assistants	$62,170	$67,240	7,730
313	First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers	$62,090	$62,170	1,000
314	Insurance Sales Agents	$61,900	$77,260	12,160
315	Airfield Operations Specialists	$61,780	$63,350	440
316	Recreational Therapists	$61,700	$60,860	590
317	Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers	$61,700	$64,150	3,940
318	Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors	$61,690	$65,430	10,100
319	Carpenters	$61,680	$62,140	18,590
320	Physical Therapist Assistants	$61,670	$60,260	4,520
321	Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks	$61,670	$64,360	7,560
322	Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$61,620	$57,080	620
323	Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners	$61,600	$60,050	260
324	Pipelayers	$61,560	$66,400	180
325	Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic	$61,550	$60,490	160
326	Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists	$61,420	$62,140	9,020
327	Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians	$61,260	$61,840	10,000
328	Engine and Other Machine Assemblers	$60,950	$59,820	5,030
329	Meter Readers, Utilities	$60,870	$62,870	270
330	Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers	$60,850	$64,490	12,590
331	Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers	$60,830	$62,940	4,620
332	Food Service Managers	$60,790	$65,450	9,240
333	Medical Equipment Repairers	$60,680	$65,970	1,820
334	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School	$60,650	$73,370	N/A
335	Model Makers, Metal and Plastic	$60,540	$66,770	710
336	Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers	$60,450	$60,660	810
337	Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$60,410	$55,030	190
338	Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers	$60,350	$72,200	5,840
339	First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors	$60,280	$63,760	14,600
340	Pourers and Casters, Metal	$60,280	$54,290	360
341	Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks	$60,220	$58,980	1,980
342	Lighting Technicians	$60,210	$58,090	230
343	Social Science Research Assistants	$60,210	$60,480	750
344	Chefs and Head Cooks	$60,070	$62,460	5,360
345	Animal Scientists	$60,010	$60,600	80
346	Librarians and Media Collections Specialists	$60,010	$63,020	3,940
347	Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors	$59,900	$59,230	560
348	Postal Service Mail Carriers	$59,880	$62,190	11,610
349	Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers	$59,860	$58,670	6,350
350	Crane and Tower Operators	$59,740	$68,230	1,310
351	Maintenance Workers, Machinery	$59,590	$59,760	1,640
352	Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners	$59,570	$52,370	210
353	Roofers	$59,530	$61,450	3,090
354	Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators	$59,490	$60,850	3,370
355	Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors	$59,440	$62,900	9,170
356	Music Directors and Composers	$59,400	$68,810	310
357	Interior Designers	$59,340	$62,180	1,930
358	Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining	$59,310	$58,960	80
359	Athletic Trainers	$59,280	$61,790	870
360	Child, Family, and School Social Workers	$59,270	$61,060	15,760
361	Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators	$59,270	$60,080	3,400
362	Stonemasons	$59,160	$62,120	130
363	Film and Video Editors	$59,100	$72,270	360
364	Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining	$59,040	$58,710	880
365	Lodging Managers	$58,970	$65,580	N/A
366	Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians	$58,860	$61,580	150
367	Insulation Workers, Mechanical	$58,860	$62,890	650
368	First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers	$58,840	$59,750	4,000
369	Riggers	$58,490	$54,550	380
370	Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers	$58,440	$58,520	1,050
371	Architectural and Civil Drafters	$58,330	$62,210	2,100
372	Audio and Video Technicians	$58,300	$57,330	1,700
373	Avionics Technicians	$58,280	$62,250	300
374	Chemical Technicians	$58,180	$61,340	2,220
375	Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$57,990	$62,890	2,930
376	Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders	$57,900	$57,310	200
377	Real Estate Sales Agents	$57,880	$64,380	2,210
378	Continuous Mining Machine Operators	$57,760	$61,860	180
379	Tree Trimmers and Pruners	$57,550	$55,630	1,840
380	Graphic Designers	$57,350	$60,250	6,070
381	Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers	$57,180	$56,370	60,800
382	Automotive Body and Related Repairers	$56,880	$60,930	5,010
383	Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare	$56,870	$58,870	1,890
384	Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants	$56,870	$57,090	3,580
385	Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers	$56,610	$57,620	460
386	Clergy	$56,490	$55,620	1,880
387	Surgical Assistants	$56,430	$61,240	560
388	Health Education Specialists	$56,360	$59,660	1,480
389	Computer User Support Specialists	$56,240	$59,740	22,090
390	Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks	$56,160	$58,450	4,050
391	Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers	$55,830	$54,390	2,060
392	First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers	$55,460	$59,010	500
393	Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film	$55,290	$58,780	380
394	Hearing Aid Specialists	$55,100	$63,610	460
395	Exercise Physiologists	$55,080	$56,820	570
396	Firefighters	$54,640	$56,250	6,610
397	Commercial Divers	$54,620	$58,050	80
398	First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers	$54,500	$56,450	1,940
399	Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators	$54,220	$54,880	1,720
400	Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics	$54,120	$56,490	22,280
401	Locksmiths and Safe Repairers	$54,120	$51,540	230
402	Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas	$54,020	$60,310	70
403	Bailiffs	$53,810	$51,950	780
404	Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers	$53,800	$54,740	660
405	Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic	$53,780	$57,970	250
406	Highway Maintenance Workers	$53,750	$51,910	5,230
407	Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels	$53,590	$62,290	640
408	Public Safety Telecommunicators	$53,310	$54,480	2,100
409	Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners	$52,780	$56,670	3,560
410	Glaziers	$52,770	$56,670	2,040
411	Mechanical Door Repairers	$52,370	$57,770	810
412	Machinists	$52,360	$55,240	20,350
413	Marriage and Family Therapists	$52,270	$56,220	590
414	Credit Counselors	$52,160	$57,490	1,260
415	Home Appliance Repairers	$52,160	$53,220	1,050
416	Food Science Technicians	$52,130	$54,970	250
417	Paramedics	$52,080	$54,320	2,750
418	Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas	$52,000	$58,240	230
419	Sound Engineering Technicians	$51,840	$58,730	200
420	Log Graders and Scalers	$51,810	$54,300	50
421	Roustabouts, Oil and Gas	$51,720	$52,630	290
422	Fallers	$51,700	$48,920	410
423	Loan Interviewers and Clerks	$51,500	$53,510	7,930
424	Floor Sanders and Finishers	$51,400	$48,850	N/A
425	Sailors and Marine Oilers	$51,310	$51,410	250
426	Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health	$51,290	$56,260	600
427	Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates	$51,210	$87,370	570
428	Biological Technicians	$51,070	$52,300	1,160
429	Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors	$51,030	$52,280	4,020
430	Set and Exhibit Designers	$50,910	$53,080	140
431	Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians	$50,870	$53,670	980
432	Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$50,800	$57,140	220
433	Painters, Construction and Maintenance	$50,650	$55,920	4,920
434	Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$50,560	$52,150	1,190
435	Bridge and Lock Tenders	$50,540	$48,540	130
436	Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$50,540	$53,580	3,000
437	Surveying and Mapping Technicians	$50,340	$57,040	690
438	Demonstrators and Product Promoters	$50,290	$51,470	1,360
439	Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders	$50,060	$56,570	5,210
440	Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners	$50,040	$51,680	1,080

Michigan High-Salary Insights

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

61.9% of all tracked occupations in MI earn a median salary above $50K. The entry point for this group is $50,040/year (Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners), while the top earner makes $485,920/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 2025 BLS data, there are 440 occupations in Michigan with a median annual salary above $50K. This represents 61.9% 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 $50K+ list in Michigan?

The entry point for the $50K+ list in Michigan is $50,040/year (Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners). 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 440 occupations that pay over $50K in Michigan is $87,845 per year (2025 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.

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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 2025 estimates. See our Methodology page for details.

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics