SOC 15-1299 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Computer Occupations, All Other — Mid Michigan
Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Computer Occupations, All Other in Mid Michigan, MI is $80,210 per year, substantially below the national median of $116,580 — a gap of 31.2%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Computer Occupations, All Other in Mid Michigan, MI is $80,210 per year, substantially below the national median of $116,580 — a gap of 31.2%. Half of workers earn between $49,580 and $115,920. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $33,900 and the ninetieth at $133,230.
Employment stands at 100, or 0.7 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Jackson records the highest median at $128,570. Of the 405 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 70th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,900 | −70.9% |
| 25th | $49,580 | −57.5% |
| Median (50th) | $80,210 | −31.2% |
| 75th | $115,920 | −0.6% |
| 90th | $133,230 | +14.3% |
| Mean | $90,260 | −22.6% |
Other metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackson | $128,570 | 110 | |
| 2 | Battle Creek | $112,400 | 300 | |
| 3 | Detroit | $107,560 | 3,830 | |
| 4 | Ann Arbor | $106,240 | 390 | |
| 5 | Midland | $102,280 | 30 | |
| 6 | Grand Rapids | $100,220 | 720 | |
| 7 | Saginaw | $99,580 | 100 | |
| 8 | Lansing | $90,250 | 390 | |
| 9 | Traverse City | $82,330 | 40 | |
| 10 | Kalamazoo | $81,940 | 110 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Mid Michigan run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $80,210 goes as far as $83,378 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 28.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$80,210as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$83,378US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $80,210 a year, 31.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $33,900 to $133,230 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 100 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Jackson, at $128,570.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Computer Occupations, All Other in Mid Michigan, MI?
The median annual wage is $80,210, or $38.56 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $116,580, so pay in Mid Michigan, MI is 31.2% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Mid Michigan, MI earns more than $133,230 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $33,900 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Jackson, at $128,570 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 100 jobs in this occupation in Mid Michigan, MI. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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