Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Upper Peninsula of Michigan
384 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Upper Peninsula of Michigan belongs to Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop, at $26,850 per year. The highest is $285,100.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $26,850 | 280 | |
| 2 | Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $26,870 | 100 | |
| 3 | Cooks, Fast Food | $27,110 | 440 | |
| 4 | Dishwashers | $27,950 | 380 | |
| 5 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $28,030 | 300 | |
| 6 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,070 | 2,460 | |
| 7 | Cashiers | $28,580 | 3,390 | |
| 8 | Childcare Workers | $28,820 | 390 | |
| 9 | Animal Caretakers | $29,570 | 190 | |
| 10 | Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | $29,700 | 150 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $285,100 | 210 |
| Chief Executives | $179,080 | 120 |
| Dentists, General | $170,030 | 140 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $160,520 | 110 |
| Optometrists | $149,040 | 50 |
| Pharmacists | $134,440 | 270 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $133,350 | 160 |
| Physician Assistants | $129,080 | 140 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $127,930 | 240 |
| Managers, All Other | $126,440 | 220 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $124,050 | 170 |
| Human Resources Managers | $123,510 | 100 |
| Veterinarians | $119,990 | 70 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $111,340 | 60 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $109,520 | 160 |
| Sales Managers | $108,620 | 250 |
| Marketing Managers | $106,350 | 70 |
| Financial Managers | $106,080 | 470 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $104,550 | 310 |
| Software Developers | $104,540 | 230 |
| Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | $104,300 | 50 |
| Electrical Engineers | $103,840 | 180 |
| Power Plant Operators | $103,580 | 100 |
| Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary | $103,190 | 30 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $102,980 | 70 |
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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