Average salary in Michigan
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
The average salary in Michigan is $64,920 a year and the median is $49,270, across 4,403,730 jobs (BLS May 2025). Michigan ranks #26 of 51 for average pay.
| Average (mean) salary | $64,920 |
| Median salary | $49,270 |
| Median hourly wage | $23.69 |
| Bottom 10% earn less than | $30,290 |
| Top 10% earn more than | $110,650 |
| Take-home on the average salary (single, 2026) | $51,835 |
Highest-paying jobs in Michigan
- Airline Pilot: $428,570
- Chief Executive: $255,560
- Family Medicine Physician: $214,070
- Dentist: $169,930
- Architectural and Engineering Manager: $166,930
- Computer and Information Systems Manager: $163,760
- Physician: $155,480
- Purchasing Manager: $142,120
- Financial Manager: $139,370
- Human Resources Manager: $138,930
- Marketing Manager: $138,510
- Pharmacist: $137,860
- Sales Manager: $136,870
- Manager: $134,260
- Physician Assistant: $131,510
- Nurse Practitioner: $131,450
- Lawyer: $130,520
- Natural Sciences Manager: $129,070
- Electronics Engineer: $127,200
- Sales Representative: $125,650
Most common jobs in Michigan
| Job | Employed | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator | 112,310 | $44,690 |
| Retail Salesperson | 111,010 | $34,640 |
| Registered Nurse | 104,950 | $94,300 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | 103,130 | $28,930 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aide | 95,020 | $35,000 |
| Cashier | 92,930 | $29,740 |
| Office Clerk | 88,030 | $44,820 |
| General and Operations Manager | 85,860 | $99,530 |
| Stocker and Order Filler | 82,730 | $35,930 |
| Laborer and Freight | 79,410 | $38,860 |
| Customer Service Representative | 71,310 | $43,950 |
| Janitor and Cleaner | 65,790 | $36,050 |
| Waiter and Waitress | 65,090 | $37,760 |
| Truck Driver | 60,800 | $57,180 |
| Software Engineer | 43,460 | $125,570 |
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Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, state estimates (all occupations). Highest-paying list covers the 300 largest occupations nationally.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Michigan?
$64,920 a year (mean of all jobs), with a median of $49,270 ($23.69/hour), per BLS May 2025. Michigan ranks #26 of 51.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Michigan?
Airline Pilot ($428,570), Chief Executive ($255,560), Family Medicine Physician ($214,070), among the 300 most common occupations.
What is a good salary in Michigan?
Earning more than the median of $49,270 puts you above half of Michigan workers; the top 10% earn over $110,650.