Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Traverse City
292 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Traverse City belongs to Bailiffs, at $25,960 per year. The highest is $280,490.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bailiffs | $25,960 | 30 | |
| 2 | Physical Therapist Aides | $27,370 | 60 | |
| 3 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $28,270 | 280 | |
| 4 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $28,430 | 320 | |
| 5 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,560 | 1,730 | |
| 6 | Cooks, Fast Food | $28,740 | 300 | |
| 7 | Library Assistants, Clerical | $29,790 | — | |
| 8 | Cashiers | $30,920 | 1,850 | |
| 9 | Dishwashers | $31,130 | 260 | |
| 10 | Animal Caretakers | $31,970 | 80 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $280,490 | 110 |
| Chief Executives | $248,510 | 60 |
| Dentists, General | $171,740 | 80 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $168,080 | 60 |
| Pharmacists | $143,050 | 150 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $141,450 | 100 |
| Marketing Managers | $137,590 | 60 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $136,170 | 70 |
| Physician Assistants | $134,180 | 170 |
| Veterinarians | $124,330 | 30 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $123,910 | 120 |
| Financial Managers | $119,810 | 310 |
| Optometrists | $118,030 | 40 |
| Managers, All Other | $110,070 | 80 |
| Human Resources Managers | $109,140 | 70 |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $108,970 | 60 |
| Lawyers | $107,460 | 190 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $104,610 | 260 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $104,390 | 150 |
| Sales Managers | $104,090 | 240 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | $102,850 | 40 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $102,390 | 130 |
| Physical Therapists | $101,640 | 240 |
| Electrical Engineers | $101,210 | 60 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $98,900 | 140 |
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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