Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Muskegon
253 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Muskegon belongs to Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop, at $27,110 per year. The highest is $243,270.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $27,110 | 200 | |
| 2 | Animal Caretakers | $28,560 | 160 | |
| 3 | Cashiers | $28,590 | 1,890 | |
| 4 | Cooks, Fast Food | $28,820 | 570 | |
| 5 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,850 | 2,740 | |
| 6 | Information and Record Clerks, All Other | $29,140 | 40 | |
| 7 | Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants | $29,190 | 60 | |
| 8 | Childcare Workers | $29,260 | 270 | |
| 9 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $29,300 | 150 | |
| 10 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $29,320 | 220 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse Anesthetists | $243,270 | 60 |
| Anesthesiologists | $239,200 | 60 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $220,540 | 60 |
| Chief Executives | $177,090 | 70 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $159,990 | 100 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $154,140 | 130 |
| Pharmacists | $141,460 | 180 |
| Physician Assistants | $132,230 | 110 |
| Human Resources Managers | $130,580 | 50 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $124,960 | 90 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $124,100 | 280 |
| Marketing Managers | $124,070 | 50 |
| Dentists, General | $123,240 | 60 |
| Sales Managers | $121,460 | 170 |
| Financial Managers | $120,070 | 180 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $117,670 | 60 |
| Managers, All Other | $116,820 | 70 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | $112,520 | 60 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $104,970 | 210 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $103,010 | 50 |
| Construction Managers | $102,640 | 80 |
| Electrical Engineers | $101,990 | 90 |
| Software Developers | $101,940 | 90 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $99,780 | 180 |
| Physical Therapists | $97,710 | 120 |
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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