Median DOL Salary
$77,945
Total DOL Filings
156
Companies Hiring
70
Cost of Living Index
90.6
National avg = 100Location vs National
Wayne, MI$77,945
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Wayne, MI is 28% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Wayne
Highest-Paying Occupations in Wayne
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerospace Engineers | $76,000 | -34.2% | 5 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $68,557 | -33.3% | 14 |
| Physical Therapists | $67,642 | -31.7% | 9 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | $60,341 | -29.4% | 8 |
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 Wayne, MI
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Wayne, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aerospace Engineers | $76,000 | $83,885 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $68,557 | $75,670 |
| Physical Therapists | $67,642 | $74,660 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | $60,341 | $66,602 |
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.