May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Michigan City
Michigan City-La Porte, IN
195 occupations
Across 195 occupations with published wages in Michigan City, physicians, all other record the highest median at $354,700 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Michigan City
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 1,520 | $28,250 |
| Retail Salespersons | 1,460 | $29,840 |
| Cashiers | 1,040 | $28,520 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 930 | $35,170 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 870 | $37,820 |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 850 | $41,060 |
| Registered Nurses | 790 | $82,300 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 790 | $34,540 |
| Office Clerks, General | 750 | $41,480 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 700 | $34,880 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Bartenders | $22,430 | 250 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $25,720 | 150 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $26,020 | 130 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $27,210 | 80 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,250 | 1,520 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $28,260 | 680 |
| Dishwashers | $28,330 | 130 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $28,390 | 40 |
| Cashiers | $28,520 | 1,040 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $28,640 | 240 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.