SOC 43-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers — Niles
Niles, MI · 10 metro areas compared
In Niles, MI the median wage is $62,580.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Niles, MI the median wage is $62,580. That is 10.0% lower than the national median of $69,500. Pay ranges from under $42,940 at the tenth percentile to more than $97,250 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $50,840 to $79,480.
Employment stands at 410, or 6.8 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Lansing records the highest median at $69,520. Of the 239 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 85th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,940 | −38.2% |
| 25th | $50,840 | −26.8% |
| Median (50th) | $62,580 | −10.0% |
| 75th | $79,480 | +14.4% |
| 90th | $97,250 | +39.9% |
| Mean | $66,980 | −3.6% |
Other metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lansing | $69,520 | 1,960 | |
| 2 | Detroit | $67,060 | 13,480 | |
| 3 | Kalamazoo | $65,640 | 880 | |
| 4 | Jackson | $65,560 | 410 | |
| 5 | Ann Arbor | $64,880 | 1,330 | |
| 6 | Grand Rapids | $64,840 | 4,110 | |
| 7 | Flint | $64,610 | 920 | |
| 8 | Monroe | $63,690 | 230 | |
| 9 | Saginaw | $61,910 | 520 | |
| 10 | Battle Creek | $61,880 | 330 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Niles run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $62,580 goes as far as $65,052 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 6.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$62,580as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$65,052US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $62,580 a year, 10.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $42,940 to $97,250 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 410 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Lansing, at $69,520.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers in Niles, MI?
The median annual wage is $62,580, or $30.09 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 $69,500, so pay in Niles, MI is 10.0% 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 Niles, MI earns more than $97,250 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $42,940 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 Lansing, at $69,520 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 410 jobs in this occupation in Niles, 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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