Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Michigan
774 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Michigan belongs to Craft Artists, at $25,960 per year. The highest is $485,920.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Craft Artists | $25,960 | 290 | |
| 2 | Shampooers | $25,960 | — | |
| 3 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $28,580 | 11,720 | |
| 4 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,930 | 103,130 | |
| 5 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $28,950 | 12,620 | |
| 6 | Agricultural Workers, All Other | $28,950 | 50 | |
| 7 | Gambling Dealers | $29,120 | 2,510 | |
| 8 | Physical Therapist Aides | $29,350 | 1,810 | |
| 9 | Cooks, Fast Food | $29,460 | 14,340 | |
| 10 | Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants | $29,640 | 1,170 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Radiologists | $485,920 | 360 |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $428,570 | — |
| Cardiologists | $419,030 | 340 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $417,760 | 910 |
| Dermatologists | $414,910 | — |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $413,450 | 200 |
| Surgeons, All Other | $412,460 | 440 |
| Orthodontists | $357,090 | 140 |
| Physicians, Pathologists | $303,070 | 140 |
| Psychiatrists | $291,850 | 560 |
| Chief Executives | $255,560 | 4,950 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $247,010 | 2,300 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $229,150 | 130 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $214,070 | 3,770 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $209,650 | 880 |
| Pediatricians, General | $204,690 | 1,340 |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $179,720 | 150 |
| Dentists, General | $169,930 | 3,620 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $166,930 | 14,820 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $163,760 | 16,010 |
| Podiatrists | $162,140 | 350 |
| Physicians, All Other | $155,480 | 13,150 |
| Compensation and Benefits Managers | $151,620 | 580 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $149,990 | 2,060 |
| Purchasing Managers | $142,120 | 2,780 |
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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