SOC 45-4021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Fallers — Michigan
Michigan
At $51,700, median pay for Fallers in Michigan tracks the national median of $52,100 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $51,700, median pay for Fallers in Michigan tracks the national median of $52,100 closely. Pay ranges from under $37,960 at the tenth percentile to more than $61,390 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $38,180 to $53,540.
Employment stands at 410, or 0.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Michigan ranks number 10th out of 18 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 774 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 457th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,960 | −27.1% |
| 25th | $38,180 | −26.7% |
| Median (50th) | $51,700 | −0.8% |
| 75th | $53,540 | +2.8% |
| 90th | $61,390 | +17.8% |
| Mean | $48,920 | −6.1% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Michigan run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $51,700 goes as far as $53,742 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 3.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$51,700as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$53,742US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $51,700 a year, 0.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,960 to $61,390 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 410 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 10th of 18 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Fallers in Michigan?
The median annual wage is $51,700, or $24.86 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 $52,100, so pay in Michigan is 0.8% 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 Michigan earns more than $61,390 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,960 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.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 410 jobs in this occupation in Michigan. 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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