Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Southern Michigan
361 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Southern Michigan belongs to Physicians, All Other, at $298,580 per year. The lowest published median is $26,690.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $26,690 | 350 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $27,130 | 450 |
| Tour and Travel Guides | $27,160 | 40 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $27,490 | 310 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $27,700 | 490 |
| Dishwashers | $28,030 | 340 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $28,060 | 90 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,120 | 3,220 |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers | $28,490 | 100 |
| Animal Caretakers | $28,700 | 240 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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