Median DOL Salary
$84,185
Total DOL Filings
88
Companies Hiring
62
Cost of Living Index
90.6
National avg = 100Location vs National
Traverse City, MI$84,185
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Traverse City, MI is 38.2% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Traverse City
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accenture LLP | 8 | $85,342 | Staffing | |
| Hagerty Insurance Agency | 8 | $92,414 | Other | |
| CPM Acquisition Corporation | 5 | $70,034 | Other | |
| MICROLINE TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION | 5 | $95,000 | Other | |
| Cherry Central Cooperative, Inc. | 4 | $68,960 | Other | |
| THE MINERVINI GROUP, LLC | 4 | $24,274 | Other | |
| Coforge Inc. | 3 | $99,403 | Other | |
| LUONG ENTERPRISES LLC | 3 | $34,820 | Other | |
| SKILLED MANUFACTURING INC. | 3 | $55,000 | Other | |
| ORCA DEVELOPMENTS, LLC | 3 | $52,000 | Other | |
| 5NINE SOFTWARE INC | 2 | $47,310 | Other | |
| WORLD MAGNETICS COMPANY | 2 | $147,000 | Other | |
| Northwestern Michigan College | 2 | $53,475 | Other | |
| CONE DRIVE OPERATIONS, INC. | 2 | $78,226 | Other | |
| Hagerty Management, LLC | 2 | $123,489 | Other | |
| NAVEEGO, INC. | 2 | $85,000 | Other | |
| HEALTHBRIDGE FINANCIAL, LLC | 2 | $90,000 | Other | |
| OV THE FARM | 2 | $72,000 | Other | |
| CENTURY, INC. | 2 | N/A | Other | |
| Epitec, Inc. | 2 | $91,520 | Other | |
| PROGRESSIVE STEP CORP. | 2 | $78,000 | Other | |
| UMBONO INVESTMENTS (US) LLC | 2 | $49,000 | Other | |
| Zoetis, Inc | 1 | $104,603 | Other | |
| Munson Medical Center | 1 | $550,000 | Other | |
| ATLAS SPACE OPERATIONS, INC. | 1 | $75,000 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Traverse City
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineers | $75,720 | -26.5% | 6 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $66,518 | -35.3% | 5 |
| General and Operations Managers | $52,000 | -47.8% | 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 Traverse City, MI
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Traverse City, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineers | $75,720 | $83,576 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $66,518 | $73,419 |
| General and Operations Managers | $52,000 | $57,395 |
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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.