SOC 31-9099 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other — Upper Peninsula of Michigan
Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area · 8 metro areas compared
At $47,690, median pay for Healthcare Support Workers, All Other in Upper Peninsula of Michigan, MI tracks the national median of $48,430 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $47,690, median pay for Healthcare Support Workers, All Other in Upper Peninsula of Michigan, MI tracks the national median of $48,430 closely. Pay ranges from under $34,500 at the tenth percentile to more than $59,370 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $38,090 to $47,700.
Employment stands at 70, or 0.7 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Ann Arbor records the highest median at $54,540. Of the 384 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 243rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,500 | −28.8% |
| 25th | $38,090 | −21.4% |
| Median (50th) | $47,690 | −1.5% |
| 75th | $47,700 | −1.5% |
| 90th | $59,370 | +22.6% |
| Mean | $45,970 | −5.1% |
Other metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ann Arbor | $54,540 | 170 | |
| 2 | Battle Creek | $51,630 | 30 | |
| 3 | Saginaw | $44,860 | 90 | |
| 4 | Grand Rapids | $43,880 | 380 | |
| 5 | Muskegon | $43,140 | 30 | |
| 6 | Flint | $40,060 | 60 | |
| 7 | Detroit | $39,550 | 1,030 | |
| 8 | Lansing | $38,170 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Upper Peninsula of Michigan run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $47,690 goes as far as $49,574 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 2.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$47,690as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$49,574US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $47,690 a year, 1.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $34,500 to $59,370 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 70 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Ann Arbor, at $54,540.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Healthcare Support Workers, All Other in Upper Peninsula of Michigan, MI?
The median annual wage is $47,690, or $22.93 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 $48,430, so pay in Upper Peninsula of Michigan, MI is 1.5% 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 Upper Peninsula of Michigan, MI earns more than $59,370 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $34,500 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 Ann Arbor, at $54,540 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 70 jobs in this occupation in Upper Peninsula of 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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