Salaries in Southern Michigan

BLS OEWS May 2025 • Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area • 399 occupations

Highest-paying occupations in Southern Michigan

OccupationMedian salaryEmployed
Physicians, All Other $298,580 60
Family Medicine Physicians $236,300 70
Dentists, General $209,970 70
Chief Executives $161,400 150
Architectural and Engineering Managers $156,330 350
Marketing Managers $156,000 140

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      OccupationMedian salaryEmployed
      Physicians, All Other $298,580 60
      Family Medicine Physicians $236,300 70
      Dentists, General $209,970 70
      Chief Executives $161,400 150
      Architectural and Engineering Managers $156,330 350
      Marketing Managers $156,000 140
      Computer and Information Systems Managers $138,230 230
      Pharmacists $130,020 200
      Sales Managers $129,300 480
      Financial Managers $129,000 480
      Natural Sciences Managers $128,670 70
      Human Resources Managers $128,230 140
      Managers, All Other $127,050 180
      Purchasing Managers $126,750 70
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $125,290 220
      Physician Assistants $124,240 60
      Commercial Pilots $121,390 30
      Nurse Practitioners $119,990 150
      Software Developers $111,030 420
      Industrial Production Managers $107,270 730
      Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers $104,840 30
      Computer Network Architects $104,310 30
      Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors $102,970 40
      Sales Engineers $102,730 60
      Information Security Analysts $102,330 30
      Lawyers $102,240 210
      Veterinarians $102,020 90
      Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $101,910 110
      Web Developers $101,850 30
      Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $99,760 480
      Electrical Engineers $99,700 180
      Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $99,680 70
      Mechanical Engineers $99,130 750
      Medical and Health Services Managers $97,250 430
      Construction Managers $96,780 200
      Management Analysts $95,890 150
      Postmasters and Mail Superintendents $92,160 40
      Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $91,170 250
      Computer Systems Analysts $89,390 180
      Project Management Specialists $88,250 360
      Industrial Engineers $88,120 1,080
      General and Operations Managers $86,080 2,560
      Network and Computer Systems Administrators $86,050 150
      Financial Specialists, All Other $85,960 30
      Financial and Investment Analysts $84,830 120
      Facilities Managers $84,470 100
      Engineers, All Other $84,350 60
      Social and Community Service Managers $84,120 210
      Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door $83,230 40
      Administrative Services Managers $83,020 130
      First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $82,160 120
      Materials Engineers $82,030 40
      Physical Therapists $81,820 240
      Commercial and Industrial Designers $81,130 80
      Registered Nurses $80,860 1,340
      Data Scientists $80,710 100
      Computer Programmers $80,500 50
      Detectives and Criminal Investigators $80,410 60
      Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $79,890 40
      Logisticians $79,200 250
      Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $78,880 120
      Chemists $78,550 310
      Occupational Therapists $78,220 130
      Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $77,830 60
      Dental Hygienists $77,500 200
      Computer Occupations, All Other $77,090 80
      Loan Officers $77,040 200
      Civil Engineers $76,720 60
      Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $76,610 140
      Instructional Coordinators $76,360 140
      School Psychologists $76,330 40
      Special Education Teachers, Middle School $76,200 50
      First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $76,160 560
      Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $76,060 50
      Speech-Language Pathologists $75,970 110
      Special Education Teachers, All Other $75,700 280
      First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $75,260 440
      Education Administrators, Postsecondary $75,230 200
      Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment $74,820 40
      Respiratory Therapists $74,730 80
      Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $74,610 100
      First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $74,420 70
      Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $73,610 180
      Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary $73,320 40
      Accountants and Auditors $73,160 1,230
      Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $72,800 40
      Millwrights $72,800 60
      Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists $72,250 40
      Sheet Metal Workers $72,140 150
      Interior Designers $71,050 60
      Urban and Regional Planners $70,640 40
      Cost Estimators $69,900 170
      Special Education Teachers, Preschool $69,580 40
      Buyers and Purchasing Agents $67,970 570
      Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs $67,290 130
      First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $66,110 100
      Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $66,100 50
      First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $66,040 1,650
      Compliance Officers $65,990 250
      Business Operations Specialists, All Other $65,990 350
      Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $65,120 190
      Massage Therapists $64,930 30
      Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $64,600 250
      First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $64,320 80
      Human Resources Specialists $64,170 560
      Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $64,070 570
      Chiropractors $63,850 40
      Labor Relations Specialists $63,830 40
      Healthcare Social Workers $63,530 100
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $63,480 1,390
      Construction and Building Inspectors $63,370 70
      Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $63,050 2,050
      Child, Family, and School Social Workers $63,000 590
      Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $62,790 90
      Legislators $62,500 30
      Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $62,210 390
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $62,090 110
      Dietitians and Nutritionists $61,660 40
      Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $61,570 30
      Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,350 1,020
      Industrial Machinery Mechanics $61,340 1,000
      Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,320 850
      Correctional Officers and Jailers $61,230 480
      Brickmasons and Blockmasons $61,180 70
      Tool and Die Makers $61,170 520
      Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers $61,150 100
      Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary $61,140 40
      Electricians $61,120 750
      Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $61,070 50
      Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,970 260
      Fundraisers $60,880 80
      Postal Service Clerks $60,850 130
      First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $60,700 360
      Chemical Technicians $60,630 190
      Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $60,590 80
      Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $60,410 500
      Business Teachers, Postsecondary $60,330 60
      Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $60,260 430
      Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $60,120 130
      Roofers $59,990 120
      Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $59,920 —
      Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers $59,910 40
      English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $59,890 50
      Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $59,820 230
      Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $59,680 90
      Insurance Sales Agents $59,620 390
      Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $59,500 350
      Computer Network Support Specialists $59,500 40
      Credit Analysts $59,400 30
      Occupational Therapy Assistants $59,370 60
      Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $59,030 250
      Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping $58,990 50
      First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $58,870 40
      First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $58,790 790
      Chefs and Head Cooks $58,560 160
      Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,560 350
      First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $58,470 50
      Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $58,360 250
      Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $58,300 80
      Real Estate Sales Agents $58,120 30
      Physical Therapist Assistants $58,010 130
      Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $58,000 180
      Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents $57,760 50
      Property Appraisers and Assessors $57,710 70
      Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers $57,550 40
      Producers and Directors $56,770 40
      Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians $56,740 140
      Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators $56,670 140
      Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $56,410 2,290
      Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $56,330 100
      Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $56,310 140
      Training and Development Specialists $56,210 320
      Carpenters $56,120 710
      Paralegals and Legal Assistants $55,700 60
      Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $55,680 90
      Glaziers $55,500 60
      Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $55,420 220
      Lodging Managers $55,320 50
      Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare $55,130 70
      Computer User Support Specialists $54,390 430
      Postal Service Mail Carriers $54,350 500
      Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $53,830 120
      Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $53,570 400
      Foundry Mold and Coremakers $53,300 80
      Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $53,170 60
      Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $52,910 30
      Social Workers, All Other $52,630 30
      Food Service Managers $52,460 350
      Prepress Technicians and Workers $52,400 40
      Architectural and Civil Drafters $52,270 30
      Highway Maintenance Workers $52,170 220
      Food Science Technicians $52,130 60
      Upholsterers $51,950 50
      First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $51,650 120
      Maintenance Workers, Machinery $51,480 80
      Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $51,440 30
      Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters $51,440 60
      Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $51,300 100
      Public Relations Specialists $51,170 150
      Agricultural Inspectors $50,650 30
      Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary $50,630 40
      Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling $50,400 80
      Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $50,130 350
      Surgical Technologists $49,910 30
      Tile and Stone Setters $49,730 40
      Athletic Trainers $49,610 30
      Firefighters $49,300 320
      Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $49,290 50
      Bill and Account Collectors $49,130 60
      Machinists $49,130 1,160
      Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $48,940 760
      Model Makers, Metal and Plastic $48,860 50
      Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders $48,730 80
      Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $48,710 90
      Graphic Designers $48,660 120
      Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $48,620 60
      Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $48,620 1,460
      Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers $48,610 30
      Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $48,550 810
      Health Education Specialists $48,460 50
      Personal Financial Advisors $48,340 60
      Sales and Related Workers, All Other $48,310 40
      Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $48,310 90
      Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $48,240 140
      Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians $48,180 80
      First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $48,150 70
      Teachers and Instructors, All Other $48,090 80
      Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $47,800 60
      Public Safety Telecommunicators $47,800 100
      Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $47,740 70
      Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians $47,700 150
      Clergy $47,590 60
      Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $47,590 360
      Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders $47,590 40
      Printing Press Operators $47,250 180
      Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $47,160 140
      Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,010 810
      Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $46,750 310
      Automotive Body and Related Repairers $46,670 190
      Construction Laborers $46,660 1,020
      Paramedics $46,590 80
      Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $46,350 150
      Motorcycle Mechanics $46,230 30
      Food Batchmakers $46,170 390
      Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $46,150 360
      Loan Interviewers and Clerks $46,120 170
      Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $46,100 230
      Painters, Construction and Maintenance $46,070 120
      Agricultural Equipment Operators $46,010 80
      Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners $45,940 80
      Helpers--Production Workers $45,890 230
      Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors $45,760 100
      Conservation Scientists $45,750 50
      Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $45,690 1,420
      Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $45,640 70
      Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $45,550 1,190
      Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders $45,520 100
      Biological Technicians $45,480 70
      Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic $45,460 40
      Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $45,430 60
      Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $45,340 40
      Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $45,340 1,260
      Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,340 1,340
      Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $45,190 140
      Billing and Posting Clerks $44,990 280
      Dental Assistants $44,950 190
      Rehabilitation Counselors $44,920 90
      Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians $44,880 50
      Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,700 1,520
      New Accounts Clerks $44,500 80
      Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $44,410 1,000
      Procurement Clerks $44,300 40
      First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $44,110 890
      Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $44,030 160
      Bailiffs $43,850 40
      Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity $43,820 100
      Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers $43,680 30
      Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $43,650 190
      Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $43,620 60
      Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $43,610 190
      Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics $43,470 60
      Medical Records Specialists $43,340 80
      Community Health Workers $43,210 50
      Self-Enrichment Teachers $43,050 150
      Bus Drivers, School $43,000 420
      Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks $42,910 —
      Agricultural Technicians $42,640 30
      Butchers and Meat Cutters $42,590 230
      Tax Preparers $42,400 —
      Parts Salespersons $42,370 270
      Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $42,370 1,250
      Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $42,320 110
      Print Binding and Finishing Workers $42,050 90
      Office Clerks, General $41,860 2,730
      Directors, Religious Activities and Education $41,690 30
      File Clerks $41,530 60
      First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $41,440 50
      Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $41,300 50
      Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $41,190 320
      Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,970 3,850
      Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $40,930 1,920
      First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $40,880 60
      Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping $40,800 60
      Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $40,420 1,160
      Order Clerks $40,390 60
      Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $40,340 100
      Coaches and Scouts $40,330 530
      Pest Control Workers $39,920 50
      Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers $39,320 70
      Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $39,280 110
      Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $39,270 300
      Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $39,000 300
      Customer Service Representatives $38,900 1,300
      Production Workers, All Other $38,820 280
      Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $38,750 90
      Machine Feeders and Offbearers $38,710 40
      Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $38,470 510
      Bartenders $38,280 670
      Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $38,200 90
      Food Processing Workers, All Other $37,900 50
      Social and Human Service Assistants $37,880 260
      Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $37,880 90
      Opticians, Dispensing $37,830 70
      Nursing Assistants $37,490 1,010
      Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $37,460 80
      Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders $37,460 50
      Pharmacy Technicians $37,280 430
      Medical Assistants $37,190 470
      Counter and Rental Clerks $37,120 320
      Phlebotomists $37,080 90
      Tutors $37,030 90
      Funeral Attendants $36,870 70
      Light Truck Drivers $36,810 530
      Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $36,800 330
      First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $36,690 1,090
      Tellers $36,660 410
      Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $36,560 50
      Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $36,420 1,080
      Engine and Other Machine Assemblers $36,260 70
      Packers and Packagers, Hand $35,890 550
      Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service $35,880 30
      Driver/Sales Workers $35,870 480
      Emergency Medical Technicians $35,790 140
      Residential Advisors $35,610 40
      Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants $35,570 30
      Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $35,570 380
      Sewing Machine Operators $35,560 110
      Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $35,400 70
      Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $35,390 400
      Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $35,390 270
      Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,350 610
      Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $35,280 160
      Stockers and Order Fillers $35,180 3,060
      Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $35,170 1,600
      Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $35,020 540
      Security Guards $34,810 580
      Floral Designers $34,790 60
      Couriers and Messengers $34,600 40
      Data Entry Keyers $34,520 70
      Waiters and Waitresses $34,150 2,040
      School Bus Monitors $33,770 90
      Parking Attendants $33,350 70
      Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other $33,280 80
      Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $33,220 170
      Medical Equipment Preparers $33,140 60
      Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $33,140 30
      Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $33,070 140
      Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders $32,950 70
      Information and Record Clerks, All Other $32,880 50
      Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $32,720 120
      Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other $32,290 40
      Retail Salespersons $32,020 3,140
      Cooks, Restaurant $31,940 1,560
      Recreation Workers $31,810 250
      Home Health and Personal Care Aides $30,810 3,140
      Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $30,690 270
      Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $30,460 180
      Library Technicians $30,310 40
      Bakers $30,040 190
      Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,000 1,920
      Crossing Guards and Flaggers $29,890 80
      Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $29,740 100
      Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $29,700 480
      Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $29,700 180
      Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $29,330 390
      Library Assistants, Clerical $28,980 210
      Food Preparation Workers $28,970 440
      Cashiers $28,870 3,270
      Childcare Workers $28,590 440
      Animal Caretakers $28,470 240
      Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,110 3,560
      Cooks, Fast Food $27,920 370
      Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $27,780 370
      Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $27,610 40
      Cooks, Short Order $27,400 130
      Tour and Travel Guides $27,160 40
      Dishwashers $26,930 410
      Amusement and Recreation Attendants $26,210 200
      Physical Therapist Aides $25,500 210