Median DOL Salary
$78,253
Total DOL Filings
368
Companies Hiring
14
Cost of Living Index
90.6
National avg = 100Location vs National
Houghton, MI$78,253
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Houghton, MI is 28.5% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Houghton
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan Technological University | 381 | $75,000 | Other | |
| International Services, Inc. | 4 | $84,000 | Other | |
| Michigan In-Home Partner-III, LLC (383) | 3 | $108,160 | Other | |
| Michigan Technological Univesity | 2 | $52,520 | Other | |
| UNIVERSITY BANK | 2 | $46,821 | Other | |
| ZiTechnologies Inc. | 1 | $93,600 | Other | |
| Canoo, Inc. | 1 | $140,000 | Other | |
| The Catholic University of America | 1 | $70,000 | Other | |
| Tesla, Inc. | 1 | $130,000 | Other | |
| Sun Life Financial (U.S.) Services Company, Inc. | 1 | $90,000 | Other | |
| ASPIRUS KEWEENAW HOSPITAL | 1 | $187,502 | Other | |
| Dematic Corp. | 1 | $81,598 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Houghton
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $124,000 | +23.1% | 16 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $100,000 | -4.9% | 14 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,000 | -31.8% | 67 |
| Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | $80,000 | -19.1% | 10 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $70,663 | -22.3% | 10 |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | $70,000 | -33.8% | 10 |
| Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,700 | -50.1% | 7 |
| Chemical Technicians | $55,000 | -4.7% | 5 |
| Physicists | $44,584 | -58.6% | 5 |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $44,000 | -44.9% | 5 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Michigan
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for Michigan.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse Anesthetists | $234,520 | 2,960 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $227,270 | 1,810 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $219,990 | 4,400 |
| Chief Executives | $219,230 | 3,940 |
| Physicians, All Other | $197,950 | 14,570 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $193,500 | 560 |
| Pediatricians, General | $182,040 | 770 |
| Dentists, General | $177,080 | 3,920 |
| Law Teachers, Postsecondary | $167,560 | 350 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $163,000 | 14,030 |
Salary Trend in Houghton, MI
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Houghton, MI has a cost of living index of 90.6, which is 9.4% less expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $110,375 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $124,000 | $136,865 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $100,000 | $110,375 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,000 | $94,923 |
| Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | $80,000 | $88,300 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $70,663 | $77,995 |
Compare to Other Cities
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.