May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Upper Peninsula of Michigan
Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area
384 occupations
Across 384 occupations with published wages in Upper Peninsula of Michigan, physicians, all other record the highest median at $285,100 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Upper Peninsula of Michigan
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $285,100 | 210 | |
| 2 | Chief Executives | $179,080 | 120 | |
| 3 | Dentists, General | $170,030 | 140 | |
| 4 | Family Medicine Physicians | $160,520 | 110 | |
| 5 | Optometrists | $149,040 | 50 | |
| 6 | Pharmacists | $134,440 | 270 | |
| 7 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $133,350 | 160 | |
| 8 | Physician Assistants | $129,080 | 140 | |
| 9 | Nurse Practitioners | $127,930 | 240 | |
| 10 | Managers, All Other | $126,440 | 220 | |
| 11 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $124,050 | 170 | |
| 12 | Human Resources Managers | $123,510 | 100 | |
| 13 | Veterinarians | $119,990 | 70 | |
| 14 | Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $111,340 | 60 | |
| 15 | Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $109,520 | 160 | |
| 16 | Sales Managers | $108,620 | 250 | |
| 17 | Marketing Managers | $106,350 | 70 | |
| 18 | Financial Managers | $106,080 | 470 | |
| 19 | Industrial Production Managers | $104,550 | 310 | |
| 20 | Software Developers | $104,540 | 230 | |
| 21 | Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | $104,300 | 50 | |
| 22 | Electrical Engineers | $103,840 | 180 | |
| 23 | Power Plant Operators | $103,580 | 100 | |
| 24 | Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary | $103,190 | 30 | |
| 25 | Natural Sciences Managers | $102,980 | 70 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Cashiers | 3,390 | $28,580 |
| Retail Salespersons | 3,140 | $34,290 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 2,530 | $33,090 |
| Registered Nurses | 2,490 | $81,410 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 2,460 | $28,070 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 2,360 | $34,320 |
| Office Clerks, General | 2,220 | $43,110 |
| General and Operations Managers | 2,110 | $84,890 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 2,000 | $37,710 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 1,790 | $54,090 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $26,850 | 280 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $26,870 | 100 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $27,110 | 440 |
| Dishwashers | $27,950 | 380 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $28,030 | 300 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,070 | 2,460 |
| Cashiers | $28,580 | 3,390 |
| Childcare Workers | $28,820 | 390 |
| Animal Caretakers | $29,570 | 190 |
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | $29,700 | 150 |
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.