SOC 39-1022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers — Northern Michigan
Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area · 8 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Northern Michigan, MI is $44,250 a year, trailing the national median of $48,590 by 8.9%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Northern Michigan, MI is $44,250 a year, trailing the national median of $48,590 by 8.9%. Half of workers earn between $37,980 and $54,270. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $34,530 and the ninetieth at $65,430.
Lansing leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $47,390. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 247th of 361 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,530 | −28.9% |
| 25th | $37,980 | −21.8% |
| Median (50th) | $44,250 | −8.9% |
| 75th | $54,270 | +11.7% |
| 90th | $65,430 | +34.7% |
| Mean | $47,460 | −2.3% |
Other metro areas in Michigan
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Northern Michigan run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $44,250 goes as far as $45,998 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 5.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$44,250as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$45,998US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $44,250 a year, 8.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $34,530 to $65,430 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Lansing, at $47,390.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers in Northern Michigan, MI?
The median annual wage is $44,250, or $21.27 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 $48,590, so pay in Northern Michigan, MI is 8.9% 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 Northern Michigan, MI earns more than $65,430 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $34,530 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 $47,390 per year.
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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