Salaries in Upper Peninsula of Michigan

BLS OEWS May 2025 • Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area • 410 occupations

Highest-paying occupations in Upper Peninsula of Michigan

OccupationMedian salaryEmployed
Family Medicine Physicians $234,580 80
Physicians, All Other $232,980 210
Nurse Anesthetists $225,140 40
Chief Executives $155,800 110
Dentists, General $137,170 80
Architectural and Engineering Managers $132,880 120

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      OccupationMedian salaryEmployed
      Family Medicine Physicians $234,580 80
      Physicians, All Other $232,980 210
      Nurse Anesthetists $225,140 40
      Chief Executives $155,800 110
      Dentists, General $137,170 80
      Architectural and Engineering Managers $132,880 120
      Pharmacists $132,630 250
      Optometrists $132,000 50
      Physician Assistants $124,160 100
      Managers, All Other $117,190 170
      Nurse Practitioners $116,610 180
      Computer and Information Systems Managers $112,040 150
      Financial Managers $110,380 400
      Marketing Managers $109,570 50
      Human Resources Managers $108,480 100
      Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary $106,710 50
      Sales Managers $106,310 210
      Industrial Production Managers $104,500 280
      Natural Sciences Managers $104,080 60
      Veterinarians $103,710 50
      Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $102,130 90
      Business Teachers, Postsecondary $101,390 90
      Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary $100,730 30
      Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary $100,690 30
      Education Administrators, Postsecondary $100,250 180
      Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary $99,680 60
      Medical and Health Services Managers $99,120 450
      Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $98,810 280
      Software Developers $97,610 160
      Detectives and Criminal Investigators $96,740 120
      Lawyers $95,730 200
      Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $95,280 60
      Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary $94,550 80
      Sales Engineers $94,510 30
      Power Plant Operators $94,070 90
      Environmental Engineers $93,600 30
      Physical Therapists $93,460 180
      Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door $93,130 60
      Postmasters and Mail Superintendents $92,630 40
      Electrical Engineers $91,380 190
      Construction Managers $91,050 220
      Engineers, All Other $87,830 70
      Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay $87,110 40
      Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $87,050 50
      Mechanical Engineers $85,250 250
      Management Analysts $84,650 130
      Social and Community Service Managers $84,120 230
      First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other $84,120 50
      Industrial Engineers $83,850 350
      Project Management Specialists $82,490 350
      Dental Hygienists $82,260 160
      Civil Engineers $82,230 250
      Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary $82,130 60
      Administrative Services Managers $82,070 130
      Computer Occupations, All Other $81,750 90
      General and Operations Managers $81,720 2,050
      Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $81,550 100
      Information Security Analysts $81,370 30
      English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $81,140 100
      Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment $81,110 100
      Speech-Language Pathologists $80,570 130
      Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $79,790 50
      Facilities Managers $79,360 120
      Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $79,290 100
      Occupational Therapists $78,890 140
      Labor Relations Specialists $78,730 90
      Financial and Investment Analysts $78,670 40
      Registered Nurses $78,310 2,510
      Special Education Teachers, Middle School $78,200 40
      Massage Therapists $77,750 60
      Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $77,610 110
      Foresters $76,830 80
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $76,790 50
      Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $76,700 80
      Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $76,580 90
      Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary $76,540 50
      Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $76,240 40
      Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists $76,090 30
      Network and Computer Systems Administrators $75,690 140
      Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $75,570 40
      First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $75,140 480
      Biological Scientists, All Other $74,960 60
      First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $74,690 100
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $74,530 50
      Data Scientists $74,500 60
      First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $74,420 160
      School Psychologists $74,400 40
      Fish and Game Wardens $74,360 30
      Bridge and Lock Tenders $74,180 30
      Business Operations Specialists, All Other $73,570 400
      Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $72,990 90
      Millwrights $72,370 120
      Industrial Machinery Mechanics $71,960 490
      Computer Programmers $71,630 40
      First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $71,380 440
      Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $71,090 120
      Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians $71,050 40
      Respiratory Therapists $70,800 70
      Compliance Officers $70,570 270
      Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $70,220 120
      First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $69,590 60
      Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $69,530 120
      Cost Estimators $69,170 110
      First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $67,490 500
      Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs $67,290 160
      Instructional Coordinators $67,250 70
      Logisticians $66,920 90
      Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $66,750 190
      Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $66,750 460
      Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $66,440 50
      Rehabilitation Counselors $66,290 110
      Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining $65,470 120
      Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $65,400 120
      Accountants and Auditors $65,240 870
      Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $65,040 110
      Chiropractors $64,990 70
      Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels $64,840 70
      Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators $64,810 90
      Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers $64,650 40
      Computer Systems Analysts $64,640 210
      Construction and Building Inspectors $64,400 110
      Mechanical Drafters $64,000 40
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $63,980 50
      Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $63,960 40
      Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $63,860 40
      Social Workers, All Other $63,790 90
      Surveyors $63,710 50
      Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $63,540 160
      Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $63,540 290
      Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $63,490 280
      Education Teachers, Postsecondary $63,440 70
      Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers $63,380 40
      Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $63,130 270
      Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $63,030 70
      Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $62,880 260
      Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $62,560 70
      Brickmasons and Blockmasons $62,400 50
      Dietitians and Nutritionists $62,140 80
      Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $62,040 670
      Occupational Therapy Assistants $61,950 40
      Structural Iron and Steel Workers $61,780 40
      Loan Officers $61,360 250
      Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,290 470
      Correctional Officers and Jailers $60,960 1,050
      Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,880 880
      Fundraisers $60,740 80
      Tool and Die Makers $60,610 50
      Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $60,360 1,000
      Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $60,360 100
      Computer Network Architects $60,250 —
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $60,150 810
      Crane and Tower Operators $60,100 50
      Buyers and Purchasing Agents $60,010 380
      Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,010 490
      Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $59,990 90
      Transportation Security Screeners $59,950 50
      Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $59,900 80
      Special Education Teachers, All Other $59,870 70
      Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $59,780 170
      Healthcare Social Workers $59,760 140
      Electricians $59,740 800
      First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $59,650 50
      Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $59,590 70
      Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $59,440 150
      First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $59,380 80
      Foundry Mold and Coremakers $59,350 50
      Human Resources Specialists $59,080 490
      Child, Family, and School Social Workers $58,790 620
      Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $58,770 140
      Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $58,590 40
      Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,560 230
      Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $58,460 170
      Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $58,400 250
      Computer Network Support Specialists $58,350 90
      Advertising Sales Agents $58,340 40
      Health Education Specialists $58,310 60
      Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $58,040 360
      Interior Designers $57,960 30
      Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas $57,930 40
      Postal Service Clerks $57,870 180
      Personal Financial Advisors $57,540 100
      Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators $57,490 40
      Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $57,320 210
      Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $57,220 210
      First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $57,070 790
      Food Service Managers $56,760 300
      Highway Maintenance Workers $56,510 300
      Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $56,370 510
      Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators $56,290 60
      Physical Therapist Assistants $56,120 140
      Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $55,530 130
      Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $55,520 50
      Lodging Managers $55,320 100
      Woodworkers, All Other $55,300 30
      Clergy $55,290 100
      Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians $55,040 40
      First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $54,910 310
      Property Appraisers and Assessors $54,800 120
      Surgical Technologists $54,640 90
      Chefs and Head Cooks $54,520 120
      Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $54,470 290
      Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers $54,160 50
      Forest and Conservation Technicians $53,910 130
      Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $53,760 140
      First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $53,750 90
      Emergency Management Directors $53,500 30
      Postal Service Mail Carriers $53,290 350
      Public Relations Specialists $52,620 170
      Surveying and Mapping Technicians $52,160 50
      Architectural and Civil Drafters $51,590 70
      Real Estate Sales Agents $51,580 —
      Carpenters $51,280 880
      Maintenance Workers, Machinery $50,950 50
      Computer User Support Specialists $50,850 310
      First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $50,640 50
      Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $49,980 340
      Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $49,970 50
      Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $49,910 330
      First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $49,830 80
      Athletic Trainers $49,750 30
      Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $49,700 1,560
      Glaziers $49,630 60
      First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers $49,430 90
      Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks $49,050 80
      Conservation Scientists $49,000 40
      Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping $49,000 40
      Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders $48,820 50
      Credit Counselors $48,810 30
      Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $48,770 350
      Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors $48,680 70
      Machinists $48,640 540
      Directors, Religious Activities and Education $48,580 60
      Producers and Directors $48,560 40
      Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $48,560 50
      Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $48,510 330
      Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,470 390
      Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $48,410 130
      Urban and Regional Planners $48,390 90
      Public Safety Telecommunicators $48,240 70
      Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $47,940 110
      Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $47,750 50
      Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic $47,730 60
      Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $47,690 150
      Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $47,680 90
      Production Workers, All Other $47,510 110
      Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $47,490 640
      Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents $47,470 90
      Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,360 440
      Medical Records Specialists $47,040 200
      Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians $46,990 70
      Logging Equipment Operators $46,970 280
      Loan Interviewers and Clerks $46,740 140
      Construction Laborers $46,650 1,120
      Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $46,610 90
      Insurance Sales Agents $46,500 240
      Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners $46,420 70
      Roofers $46,360 100
      Automotive Body and Related Repairers $46,290 160
      Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $46,260 90
      Protective Service Workers, All Other $46,190 100
      Teachers and Instructors, All Other $46,160 60
      Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare $46,030 40
      Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks $45,720 40
      Sheet Metal Workers $45,650 80
      Biological Technicians $45,570 100
      Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $45,230 1,420
      Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $45,160 60
      Paramedics $45,150 70
      Medical Equipment Repairers $45,130 40
      Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling $45,010 80
      Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $45,010 1,250
      Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $45,010 110
      Dental Assistants $45,000 300
      Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $44,840 80
      Community Health Workers $44,770 70
      Painters, Construction and Maintenance $44,630 140
      Psychiatric Aides $44,510 110
      Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $44,350 440
      Graphic Designers $44,280 130
      Bus Drivers, School $44,270 290
      First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $44,090 1,050
      Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $43,880 260
      Firefighters $43,790 250
      Paralegals and Legal Assistants $43,750 100
      Training and Development Specialists $43,590 260
      Procurement Clerks $43,510 40
      Bill and Account Collectors $43,160 50
      Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other $43,020 100
      Billing and Posting Clerks $42,860 300
      Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics $42,810 80
      File Clerks $42,640 60
      Medical Equipment Preparers $42,540 50
      Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $42,120 190
      Psychiatric Technicians $41,830 70
      Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $41,600 150
      Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $41,270 1,210
      Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity $41,220 —
      Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $40,900 490
      Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $40,650 240
      Bailiffs $40,490 30
      Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $39,900 330
      Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $39,800 90
      New Accounts Clerks $39,760 100
      Nursing Assistants $39,620 1,210
      Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $39,610 150
      Order Clerks $39,520 30
      First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $39,440 80
      Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers $39,390 60
      Office Clerks, General $39,370 2,370
      Helpers--Production Workers $39,360 40
      First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $39,310 120
      Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $39,270 50
      Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $39,270 170
      Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $39,250 50
      Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,080 940
      Opticians, Dispensing $38,490 90
      Pharmacy Technicians $38,430 470
      Coaches and Scouts $38,390 270
      Residential Advisors $38,390 60
      Data Entry Keyers $38,350 60
      Social and Human Service Assistants $38,300 330
      Ophthalmic Medical Technicians $38,210 60
      Light Truck Drivers $38,070 570
      Parts Salespersons $37,900 190
      Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators $37,840 40
      Bicycle Repairers $37,660 40
      Couriers and Messengers $37,610 40
      Customer Service Representatives $37,590 950
      Butchers and Meat Cutters $37,500 130
      Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $37,440 50
      Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $37,360 750
      Driver/Sales Workers $37,320 360
      Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,280 1,200
      Bartenders $37,200 1,170
      Counter and Rental Clerks $37,170 270
      Medical Assistants $37,100 490
      Phlebotomists $37,100 100
      Self-Enrichment Teachers $36,860 160
      Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys $36,670 50
      First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $36,650 950
      Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $36,550 150
      Dietetic Technicians $36,530 90
      Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles $36,400 30
      Security Guards $36,310 570
      Printing Press Operators $36,310 60
      Tellers $36,300 570
      Gambling Dealers $36,240 120
      Recreation Workers $36,210 320
      Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $36,000 110
      Food Processing Workers, All Other $35,990 30
      Emergency Medical Technicians $35,820 180
      Tax Preparers $35,690 60
      Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $35,670 290
      Orderlies $35,620 40
      Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $35,520 140
      Food Batchmakers $35,490 90
      Information and Record Clerks, All Other $35,360 110
      Tutors $35,310 90
      Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $35,220 610
      Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $35,100 120
      Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $35,020 750
      Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators $34,980 40
      Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service $34,910 50
      Waiters and Waitresses $34,900 1,890
      Gambling Service Workers, All Other $34,880 30
      Cooks, Restaurant $34,840 1,410
      Receptionists and Information Clerks $34,830 570
      Pharmacy Aides $34,730 40
      Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $34,670 40
      Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders $34,570 30
      Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $34,570 40
      Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $34,520 120
      Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $34,430 90
      Library Technicians $34,320 80
      Floral Designers $34,310 60
      Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $34,000 1,690
      Packers and Packagers, Hand $33,400 190
      Parking Attendants $33,350 30
      Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $33,240 260
      Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers $33,090 140
      Home Health and Personal Care Aides $32,980 2,360
      Physical Therapist Aides $32,680 40
      Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $32,420 120
      Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $32,280 580
      Stockers and Order Fillers $32,050 2,580
      Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $31,610 230
      Retail Salespersons $31,250 3,260
      Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians $31,200 —
      Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $31,170 100
      Crossing Guards and Flaggers $31,110 30
      School Bus Monitors $30,930 50
      Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $30,330 150
      Sewing Machine Operators $30,040 60
      Bakers $29,940 190
      Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,850 1,190
      Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $29,770 1,350
      Food Preparation Workers $29,690 430
      Cooks, Short Order $29,640 80
      Library Assistants, Clerical $29,280 190
      Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $29,240 370
      Animal Caretakers $29,120 200
      Cashiers $28,500 3,310
      Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $28,480 150
      Childcare Workers $28,300 410
      Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,860 2,570
      Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $27,000 230
      Amusement and Recreation Attendants $26,720 340
      Dishwashers $26,590 380
      Cooks, Fast Food $26,410 520
      Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $23,120 40