May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Southern Michigan
Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area
361 occupations
Across 361 occupations with published wages in Southern Michigan, physicians, all other record the highest median at $298,580 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Southern Michigan
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $298,580 | 60 | |
| 2 | Family Medicine Physicians | $265,890 | 70 | |
| 3 | Chief Executives | $198,390 | 140 | |
| 4 | Dentists, General | $178,410 | 90 | |
| 5 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $159,960 | 360 | |
| 6 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $151,510 | 260 | |
| 7 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | $131,390 | 230 | |
| 8 | Natural Sciences Managers | $130,760 | 120 | |
| 9 | Human Resources Managers | $130,010 | 110 | |
| 10 | Managers, All Other | $130,000 | 180 | |
| 11 | Marketing Managers | $129,620 | 100 | |
| 12 | Financial Managers | $129,380 | 480 | |
| 13 | Purchasing Managers | $129,260 | 80 | |
| 14 | Pharmacists | $129,060 | 220 | |
| 15 | Physician Assistants | $128,870 | 70 | |
| 16 | Nurse Practitioners | $126,850 | 150 | |
| 17 | Sales Managers | $126,300 | 450 | |
| 18 | Software Developers | $124,560 | 510 | |
| 19 | Mechanical Engineers | $121,220 | 1,060 | |
| 20 | Information Security Analysts | $119,310 | 30 | |
| 21 | Electrical Engineers | $115,660 | 260 | |
| 22 | Veterinarians | $115,210 | 80 | |
| 23 | Industrial Production Managers | $113,930 | 800 | |
| 24 | Computer Network Architects | $103,760 | 40 | |
| 25 | Sales Engineers | $103,490 | 40 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 3,660 | $42,890 |
| Cashiers | 3,490 | $28,700 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 3,220 | $28,120 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 3,110 | $33,720 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 3,080 | $34,880 |
| Retail Salespersons | 3,070 | $34,230 |
| General and Operations Managers | 2,540 | $92,990 |
| Office Clerks, General | 2,520 | $44,340 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 2,270 | $56,050 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 1,980 | $61,300 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $26,690 | 350 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $27,130 | 450 |
| Tour and Travel Guides | $27,160 | 40 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $27,490 | 310 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $27,700 | 490 |
| Dishwashers | $28,030 | 340 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $28,060 | 90 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,120 | 3,220 |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers | $28,490 | 100 |
| Animal Caretakers | $28,700 | 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.
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