Salaries in Traverse City, MI

BLS OEWS May 2025 • Traverse City, MI • 306 occupations

Highest-paying occupations in Traverse City, MI

OccupationMedian salaryEmployed
Physicians, All Other $280,490 110
Chief Executives $198,660 70
Dentists, General $182,000 70
Family Medicine Physicians $172,840 50
Pharmacists $138,030 150
Physician Assistants $136,710 160

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      OccupationMedian salaryEmployed
      Physicians, All Other $280,490 110
      Chief Executives $198,660 70
      Dentists, General $182,000 70
      Family Medicine Physicians $172,840 50
      Pharmacists $138,030 150
      Physician Assistants $136,710 160
      Computer and Information Systems Managers $134,770 90
      Optometrists $128,130 40
      Architectural and Engineering Managers $125,430 70
      Nurse Practitioners $122,540 130
      Marketing Managers $120,200 80
      Managers, All Other $119,940 70
      Lawyers $118,730 200
      Financial Managers $112,600 280
      Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $109,980 150
      Medical and Health Services Managers $105,280 250
      Veterinarians $104,570 40
      Computer Network Architects $104,300 40
      Sales Managers $104,210 240
      Human Resources Managers $103,880 70
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $102,850 40
      Industrial Production Managers $102,500 140
      Computer Occupations, All Other $101,250 50
      Administrative Services Managers $99,580 80
      Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $99,430 100
      Electrical Engineers $99,270 60
      Network and Computer Systems Administrators $97,980 150
      Construction Managers $95,870 150
      First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $95,200 60
      Software Developers $94,010 160
      Civil Engineers $93,720 80
      Personal Financial Advisors $92,850 120
      Facilities Managers $89,460 60
      Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $89,390 90
      Computer Systems Analysts $89,070 110
      Mechanical Engineers $85,940 150
      Physical Therapists $84,930 210
      Industrial Engineers $84,100 110
      General and Operations Managers $83,710 1,550
      Management Analysts $83,200 100
      Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels $82,840 80
      Sales Engineers $82,780 30
      Project Management Specialists $81,730 220
      Occupational Therapists $81,310 120
      Registered Nurses $80,760 1,990
      Dental Hygienists $80,410 180
      Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $79,900 80
      Urban and Regional Planners $79,270 60
      Speech-Language Pathologists $77,970 110
      Financial and Investment Analysts $77,860 50
      Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $77,570 30
      Instructional Coordinators $77,350 90
      Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $76,410 50
      Social and Community Service Managers $76,400 100
      Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $76,360 40
      First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $76,220 290
      Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $75,990 40
      Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $75,870 50
      Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $75,550 40
      Computer Programmers $75,110 30
      Detectives and Criminal Investigators $73,050 50
      Property Appraisers and Assessors $73,020 60
      First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $72,580 390
      Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $70,250 40
      Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $70,230 300
      Health Education Specialists $69,400 40
      Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $69,370 40
      Accountants and Auditors $69,330 690
      Cost Estimators $68,600 80
      Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $68,060 120
      Construction and Building Inspectors $67,440 50
      Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs $67,290 110
      Sheet Metal Workers $65,940 70
      Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $65,850 70
      Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars $65,520 90
      Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists $65,170 30
      First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $65,130 70
      Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,910 230
      First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $64,810 50
      Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers $64,750 30
      Real Estate Sales Agents $64,490 50
      Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $64,070 70
      Medical Equipment Repairers $64,010 40
      Data Scientists $63,980 50
      Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $63,820 500
      Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling $63,800 50
      Postal Service Clerks $63,690 50
      Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $63,430 100
      First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $63,290 210
      Logisticians $63,150 50
      Healthcare Social Workers $62,830 60
      Human Resources Specialists $62,700 300
      Insurance Underwriters $62,610 70
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $62,610 500
      Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door $62,550 60
      Business Operations Specialists, All Other $62,520 190
      Food Service Managers $62,470 170
      Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $62,180 30
      Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,160 370
      First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,020 270
      Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $61,880 160
      First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $61,860 570
      Computer Network Support Specialists $61,800 40
      Fundraisers $61,630 80
      Industrial Machinery Mechanics $61,390 250
      Advertising Sales Agents $61,280 50
      Surgical Technologists $61,270 70
      Tool and Die Makers $61,190 50
      Lodging Managers $61,050 50
      Public Safety Telecommunicators $61,050 40
      Insurance Sales Agents $60,830 310
      Compliance Officers $60,820 100
      Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $60,810 110
      Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $60,730 110
      Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $60,690 90
      Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors $60,510 230
      Buyers and Purchasing Agents $60,350 170
      Electricians $60,140 400
      Correctional Officers and Jailers $60,090 70
      Community Health Workers $60,070 60
      Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $60,060 60
      Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $60,000 180
      Transportation Security Screeners $59,950 40
      Dietitians and Nutritionists $59,890 30
      Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $59,740 130
      Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $59,700 100
      Training and Development Specialists $59,690 200
      Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $59,670 300
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $59,660 30
      Physical Therapist Assistants $59,540 80
      Loan Officers $59,510 140
      Carpenters $59,330 540
      Child, Family, and School Social Workers $59,320 270
      Glaziers $59,290 40
      Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $58,910 70
      Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $58,810 260
      Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $57,840 330
      Editors $57,200 30
      Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $57,160 400
      Chefs and Head Cooks $57,060 130
      Postal Service Mail Carriers $57,030 200
      First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $56,970 120
      Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators $56,970 110
      Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $56,910 50
      Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $56,660 840
      Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers $55,750 30
      Brickmasons and Blockmasons $55,120 30
      Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $54,980 30
      Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $54,810 30
      Social Workers, All Other $54,380 60
      Computer User Support Specialists $54,330 270
      Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $54,080 50
      Public Relations Specialists $54,060 130
      Massage Therapists $53,960 30
      Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $53,650 50
      Paramedics $53,600 130
      Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders $53,550 30
      Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $53,540 50
      Clergy $53,200 30
      Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $51,440 60
      Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $51,310 120
      Paralegals and Legal Assistants $51,290 90
      Firefighters $50,510 220
      Food Batchmakers $50,290 170
      Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $49,620 60
      Tree Trimmers and Pruners $49,620 40
      Helpers--Production Workers $49,480 50
      Roofers $49,450 70
      Medical Records Specialists $49,340 160
      Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $49,230 210
      Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners $49,000 30
      Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners $48,870 70
      Automotive Body and Related Repairers $48,830 60
      Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare $48,820 30
      Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $48,670 150
      Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $48,640 340
      First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $48,630 60
      Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $48,630 160
      Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,380 140
      Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians $48,360 40
      Architectural and Civil Drafters $48,350 70
      Graphic Designers $48,300 120
      Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $48,040 30
      Construction Laborers $48,030 610
      Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $48,000 100
      Machinists $47,910 280
      Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $47,880 80
      Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $47,230 40
      Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $47,020 50
      Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $46,980 700
      Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $46,940 40
      Loan Interviewers and Clerks $46,570 90
      First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $46,550 560
      Demonstrators and Product Promoters $46,550 —
      Medical Transcriptionists $46,400 30
      Bus Drivers, School $46,340 190
      Ophthalmic Medical Technicians $46,190 40
      Highway Maintenance Workers $46,190 110
      Pest Control Workers $46,150 70
      Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $45,920 960
      Order Clerks $45,920 40
      Painters, Construction and Maintenance $45,860 160
      Printing Press Operators $45,830 60
      Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $45,810 50
      Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks $45,730 80
      Dental Assistants $45,620 280
      Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $45,610 40
      Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $45,600 210
      Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $45,070 120
      Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas $44,980 40
      Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $44,920 80
      Self-Enrichment Teachers $44,540 100
      Bartenders $44,520 550
      Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $44,470 110
      Billing and Posting Clerks $44,460 420
      First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $44,090 50
      Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics $43,900 40
      Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $43,560 650
      Office Clerks, General $43,530 1,610
      Residential Advisors $43,410 40
      Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $43,020 80
      Parts Salespersons $42,590 110
      Light Truck Drivers $42,380 400
      Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $42,240 310
      Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $41,400 280
      Nursing Assistants $40,710 610
      Medical Assistants $40,500 440
      Social and Human Service Assistants $40,480 180
      Tutors $40,210 60
      Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $40,050 570
      Phlebotomists $39,780 80
      Couriers and Messengers $39,710 30
      Sewing Machine Operators $39,580 70
      Protective Service Workers, All Other $39,560 80
      Pharmacy Technicians $39,550 250
      First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $39,510 650
      Rehabilitation Counselors $39,420 80
      Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $39,350 50
      Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $39,320 130
      Data Entry Keyers $39,260 50
      Counter and Rental Clerks $39,170 220
      Emergency Medical Technicians $39,150 —
      Dietetic Technicians $38,790 30
      Driver/Sales Workers $38,740 210
      Medical Equipment Preparers $38,710 60
      Opticians, Dispensing $38,690 70
      Customer Service Representatives $38,630 830
      Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,570 520
      Production Workers, All Other $38,530 180
      Security Guards $38,500 180
      Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $38,260 900
      Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $38,260 50
      Bill and Account Collectors $38,160 60
      Bakers $38,160 310
      Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $37,990 30
      Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $37,620 40
      Coaches and Scouts $37,610 100
      Butchers and Meat Cutters $37,550 100
      Tellers $37,540 200
      Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $37,490 260
      Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $37,300 —
      Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $37,180 70
      Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $37,080 80
      Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $37,060 140
      Library Technicians $37,050 70
      Psychiatric Technicians $36,950 50
      Orderlies $36,940 30
      Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $36,840 440
      Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,830 130
      Receptionists and Information Clerks $36,700 470
      Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $36,660 890
      Cooks, Restaurant $36,650 980
      Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,490 100
      Tire Repairers and Changers $36,480 60
      Home Health and Personal Care Aides $36,450 1,030
      Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $36,260 40
      Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $36,020 60
      Recreation Workers $35,970 150
      Waiters and Waitresses $35,950 1,650
      Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $35,820 620
      Stockers and Order Fillers $35,770 1,300
      School Bus Monitors $35,710 60
      Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $35,330 530
      Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $35,120 110
      Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $35,070 140
      Packers and Packagers, Hand $35,040 200
      Manicurists and Pedicurists $34,990 30
      Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $34,950 120
      Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service $34,670 40
      Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $34,600 230
      Retail Salespersons $33,510 2,530
      Cooks, Short Order $32,280 70
      Food Preparation Workers $32,140 320
      Childcare Workers $31,680 270
      Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $31,190 100
      Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $30,270 370
      Cashiers $30,020 1,680
      Animal Caretakers $29,960 70
      Library Assistants, Clerical $29,790 —
      Dishwashers $29,360 270
      Cooks, Fast Food $29,030 210
      Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,600 1,790
      Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $27,890 260
      Physical Therapist Aides $27,830 80
      Amusement and Recreation Attendants $27,740 280
      Bailiffs $25,960 30