May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Mid Michigan
Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area
405 occupations
Across 405 occupations with published wages in Mid Michigan, nurse anesthetists record the highest median at $267,440 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Mid Michigan
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nurse Anesthetists | $267,440 | 30 | |
| 2 | Family Medicine Physicians | $236,450 | 100 | |
| 3 | Physicians, All Other | $221,980 | 90 | |
| 4 | Dentists, General | $201,410 | 70 | |
| 5 | Chief Executives | $157,020 | 170 | |
| 6 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $141,520 | 220 | |
| 7 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $135,580 | 240 | |
| 8 | Pharmacists | $132,280 | 350 | |
| 9 | Purchasing Managers | $129,480 | 70 | |
| 10 | Physician Assistants | $128,340 | 180 | |
| 11 | Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $127,320 | 100 | |
| 12 | Human Resources Managers | $125,720 | 130 | |
| 13 | Optometrists | $124,850 | 70 | |
| 14 | Sales Managers | $121,620 | 490 | |
| 15 | Nurse Practitioners | $121,170 | 260 | |
| 16 | Financial Managers | $116,340 | 550 | |
| 17 | Marketing Managers | $115,440 | 110 | |
| 18 | Veterinarians | $107,700 | 90 | |
| 19 | Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $107,420 | 170 | |
| 20 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $107,110 | 280 | |
| 21 | Industrial Production Managers | $105,820 | 480 | |
| 22 | Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $103,510 | 100 | |
| 23 | Software Developers | $102,870 | 370 | |
| 24 | Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary | $102,700 | 40 | |
| 25 | Public Relations Managers | $102,660 | 50 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Cashiers | 4,810 | $28,100 |
| Retail Salespersons | 3,790 | $33,880 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 3,760 | $27,640 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 3,680 | $35,040 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 3,120 | $32,210 |
| Registered Nurses | 3,030 | $83,660 |
| Office Clerks, General | 3,020 | $42,360 |
| General and Operations Managers | 2,940 | $78,740 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 2,680 | $54,090 |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 2,630 | $39,090 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service | $25,960 | 40 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $27,420 | 390 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $27,640 | 3,760 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $27,660 | 330 |
| Dishwashers | $27,680 | 440 |
| Cashiers | $28,100 | 4,810 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $28,440 | 540 |
| Tutors | $28,510 | 180 |
| Childcare Workers | $29,590 | 590 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $29,790 | 310 |
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.
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