May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Muskegon
Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI
253 occupations
Across 253 occupations with published wages in Muskegon, nurse anesthetists record the highest median at $243,270 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Muskegon
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 2,740 | $28,850 |
| Retail Salespersons | 2,360 | $30,570 |
| Cashiers | 1,890 | $28,590 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 1,440 | $34,950 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,250 | $33,790 |
| General and Operations Managers | 1,140 | $86,200 |
| Office Clerks, General | 1,020 | $42,610 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 930 | $44,920 |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 930 | $41,540 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 900 | $38,330 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $27,110 | 200 |
| Animal Caretakers | $28,560 | 160 |
| Cashiers | $28,590 | 1,890 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $28,820 | 570 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,850 | 2,740 |
| Information and Record Clerks, All Other | $29,140 | 40 |
| Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants | $29,190 | 60 |
| Childcare Workers | $29,260 | 270 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $29,300 | 150 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $29,320 | 220 |
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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