Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Mid Michigan
405 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Mid Michigan belongs to Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service, at $25,960 per year. The highest is $267,440.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service | $25,960 | 40 | |
| 2 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $27,420 | 390 | |
| 3 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $27,640 | 3,760 | |
| 4 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $27,660 | 330 | |
| 5 | Dishwashers | $27,680 | 440 | |
| 6 | Cashiers | $28,100 | 4,810 | |
| 7 | Food Preparation Workers | $28,440 | 540 | |
| 8 | Tutors | $28,510 | 180 | |
| 9 | Childcare Workers | $29,590 | 590 | |
| 10 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $29,790 | 310 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse Anesthetists | $267,440 | 30 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $236,450 | 100 |
| Physicians, All Other | $221,980 | 90 |
| Dentists, General | $201,410 | 70 |
| Chief Executives | $157,020 | 170 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $141,520 | 220 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $135,580 | 240 |
| Pharmacists | $132,280 | 350 |
| Purchasing Managers | $129,480 | 70 |
| Physician Assistants | $128,340 | 180 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $127,320 | 100 |
| Human Resources Managers | $125,720 | 130 |
| Optometrists | $124,850 | 70 |
| Sales Managers | $121,620 | 490 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $121,170 | 260 |
| Financial Managers | $116,340 | 550 |
| Marketing Managers | $115,440 | 110 |
| Veterinarians | $107,700 | 90 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $107,420 | 170 |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $107,110 | 280 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $105,820 | 480 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $103,510 | 100 |
| Software Developers | $102,870 | 370 |
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary | $102,700 | 40 |
| Public Relations Managers | $102,660 | 50 |
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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