State Median Salary
$83,274
Total DOL Filings
200,266
Companies Hiring
25+
Cost of Living Index
90.6
National average = 100
Michigan vs National Average
Michigan
$83,274
National Average (BLS)
$49,500
Michigan median DOL salary is +68.2% above the national average.
Top Cities by Hiring Activity in Michigan
| City | DOL Filings | Median Salary | Top Employer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy, MI | 16,998 | $79,779 | HTC Global Services INC |
| Detroit, MI | 16,390 | $83,777 | Henry Ford Health System |
| Auburn Hills, MI | 14,971 | $83,630 | FCA Corp |
| Dearborn, MI | 13,871 | $83,878 | Ford Motor Company |
| FARMINGTON HILLS, MI | 13,306 | $80,258 | HCL Global Systems Inc |
| Ann Arbor, MI | 10,534 | $77,879 | University of Michigan |
| Southfield, MI | 8,522 | $83,055 | Technosoft Group Inc |
| Novi, MI | 7,418 | $86,768 | MIRACLE SOFTWARE SYSYTEMS INC |
| Warren, MI | 6,370 | $94,446 | General Motors |
| Livonia, MI | 4,998 | $79,434 | Softpath Technologies LLC |
Top Employers in Michigan
Highest-Paying Occupations in Michigan
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs BLS State | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orthodontists | $297,149 | N/A | 5 |
| Chief Executives | $197,200 | -10.1% | 110 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $178,048 | -24.1% | 12 |
| Dentists, General | $135,470 | -23.5% | 171 |
| Software Developers | $134,000 | +24.3% | 107 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $122,000 | +21.1% | 364 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $121,826 | +16.3% | 607 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $121,000 | N/A | 34 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $120,000 | -26.4% | 778 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $120,000 | +22.1% | 15 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $118,061 | -25.9% | 1,038 |
| Marketing Managers | $116,314 | -14.2% | 250 |
| Sales Managers | $115,179 | -15.6% | 157 |
| Optometrists | $114,400 | -13.1% | 44 |
| Financial Managers | $112,986 | -16.5% | 229 |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | $112,752 | +53.8% | 11 |
| Pharmacists | $112,382 | -17.4% | 662 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $110,302 | +10% | 70 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $109,606 | -1.4% | 178 |
| Surgeons, All Other | $107,910 | N/A | 5 |
BLS Wage Survey - Michigan
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey, state-level occupational wages (all workers, not just sponsored positions).| Occupation | BLS Median | 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 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $159,290 | 15,840 |
| Acupuncturists | $153,350 | N/A |
| Compensation and Benefits Managers | $139,670 | 470 |
| Nuclear Engineers | $137,890 | 180 |
| Purchasing Managers | $137,630 | 2,830 |
| Sales Managers | $136,480 | 16,690 |
| Pharmacists | $136,070 | 9,640 |
| Marketing Managers | $135,610 | 6,220 |
| Financial Managers | $135,290 | 19,690 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $135,180 | 1,700 |
Cost of Living Analysis
How far does your salary actually go in Michigan?
Michigan has a cost of living index of
90.6 (national average = 100), meaning it is
9.4% less expensive than the national average.
A salary of $100,000 in Michigan has the purchasing power equivalent of
$110,375 in a city at the national average cost of living.
Top Occupations - COL-Adjusted Salary
| Job Title | Nominal Salary | COL-Adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Orthodontists | $297,149 | $327,979 |
| Chief Executives | $197,200 | $217,660 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $178,048 | $196,521 |
| Dentists, General | $135,470 | $149,526 |
| Software Developers | $134,000 | $147,903 |
Salary Trend in Michigan
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearPopular Searches in Michigan
Compare Michigan to Another State
See how Michigan stacks up against other states.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.