SOC 11-9179 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Personal Service Managers, All Other — Michigan
Michigan · 2 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Michigan is $52,840 a year, trailing the national median of $69,770 by 24.3%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Michigan is $52,840 a year, trailing the national median of $69,770 by 24.3%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $51,170 and $79,000. The lowest tenth earn under $47,220, while the highest tenth earn more than $113,930.
Michigan ranks number 25th out of 27 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Grand Rapids records the highest median at $59,960. Of the 774 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 442nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,220 | −32.3% |
| 25th | $51,170 | −26.7% |
| Median (50th) | $52,840 | −24.3% |
| 75th | $79,000 | +13.2% |
| 90th | $113,930 | +63.3% |
| Mean | $68,240 | −2.2% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grand Rapids | $59,960 | 70 | |
| 2 | Detroit | $51,170 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Michigan run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $52,840 goes as far as $54,927 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 21.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$52,840as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$54,927US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $52,840 a year, 24.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $47,220 to $113,930 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 25th of 27 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Grand Rapids, at $59,960.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Personal Service Managers, All Other in Michigan?
The median annual wage is $52,840, or $25.40 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 $69,770, so pay in Michigan is 24.3% 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 $113,930 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $47,220 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 Grand Rapids, at $59,960 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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