Chief Executives Salary in Michigan
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 20 metro areas • Michigan
Chief Executives in Michigan earn a median salary of $221,783 per year on average across 20 metro and nonmetro areas, +7.4% vs the national median of $206,420. An estimated 4,270 chief executives are employed across Michigan, with salaries ranging from $149,220 to $587,950 depending on location.
$221,783
Avg median salary in Michigan
$587,950
Highest paying metro
$149,220
Lowest paying metro
4,270
Employed in Michigan
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Chief Executives salaries by city in Michigan
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midland, MI | $587,950 | $329,270 | $756,200 | 60 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $335,900 | $180,060 | $471,910 | 260 |
| Detroit, MI | $304,110 | $172,730 | $450,450 | 2,070 |
| Bay City, MI | $247,680 | $136,830 | $329,640 | 40 |
| Monroe, MI | $244,760 | $131,860 | $463,960 | 40 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $233,640 | $136,350 | — | 110 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $220,960 | $147,690 | — | 480 |
| Battle Creek, MI | $211,560 | $136,630 | $374,410 | 60 |
| Saginaw, MI | $209,470 | $123,850 | — | 70 |
| Traverse City, MI | $198,660 | $135,780 | — | 70 |
| Lansing, MI | $186,580 | $136,970 | — | 210 |
| Muskegon, MI | $180,830 | $135,670 | — | 70 |
| Niles, MI | $178,200 | $120,890 | — | 70 |
| Jackson, MI | $166,550 | $131,490 | — | 40 |
| Southern Michigan | $161,400 | $129,630 | — | 150 |
| Flint, MI | $156,100 | $114,850 | — | 100 |
| Upper Peninsula of Michigan | $155,800 | $126,630 | — | 110 |
| Northern Michigan | $155,330 | $123,650 | — | 70 |
| Mid Michigan | $150,960 | $116,790 | — | 160 |
| Michigan City, IN | $149,220 | $124,990 | — | 30 |