Average and median wage in Michigan
Half of the 4,403,730 workers in Michigan earn less than $49,270 a year, the median wage, while the average pay is $64,920, or $31.21 an hour. The lowest-paid 10% make $30,290 or less and the top 10% $110,650 or more. The average is 7% less than the U.S. average ($69,770) and the median 3% less than the U.S. median ($50,980).
- $30K10th
- $37K25th
- $49KMedian
- $78K75th
- $111K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Michigan per year | Per hour* | U.S. per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $64,920 | $31.21 | $69,770 |
| Median | $49,270 | $23.69 | $50,980 |
| 10th percentile | $30,290 | $14.56 | $31,200 |
| 25th percentile | $37,070 | $17.82 | $37,590 |
| 75th percentile | $77,910 | $37.46 | $80,520 |
| 90th percentile | $110,650 | $53.20 | $128,560 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Statewide figures include every employer in the state, metro and rural. Median vs. average salary · reading percentiles.
Average salary by city in Michigan
- Ann Arbor$73,520
- Midland$70,070
- Detroit$69,210
- Lansing$65,450
- Kalamazoo$62,850
- Jackson$61,270
- Grand Rapids$60,660
- Battle Creek$60,400
- Saginaw$59,450
- Traverse City$58,850
- Niles$58,170
- Monroe$58,040
- Flint$57,810
- Bay City$57,190
- Muskegon$56,400
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Salary, take-home pay and cost of living by city
| City | Average | Median | Take-home* | Cost of living | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor | $73,520 | $55,380 | $57,673 | 101 | $422,945 |
| Midland | $70,070 | $49,340 | $55,393 | 92 | $247,026 |
| Detroit | $69,210 | $52,080 | $53,302 | 100 | $269,080 |
| Lansing | $65,450 | $52,800 | $51,606 | 95 | $250,377 |
| Kalamazoo | $62,850 | $48,510 | $50,255 | 95 | $279,752 |
| Jackson | $61,270 | $47,760 | $48,498 | 92 | $227,287 |
| Grand Rapids | $60,660 | $47,570 | $47,766 | 96 | $359,923 |
| Battle Creek | $60,400 | $48,690 | $47,845 | 91 | $189,677 |
| Saginaw | $59,450 | $46,200 | $46,863 | 91 | $173,341 |
| Traverse City | $58,850 | $47,470 | $47,212 | 93 | $421,806 |
| Niles | $58,170 | $45,980 | $46,694 | 92 | $282,443 |
| Monroe | $58,040 | $46,240 | $46,595 | 93 | $269,112 |
| Flint | $57,810 | $45,880 | $45,900 | 93 | $197,858 |
| Bay City | $57,190 | $45,620 | $45,949 | 92 | $186,601 |
| Muskegon | $56,400 | $46,060 | $44,841 | 93 | $255,271 |
*Average salary after federal and state income tax and payroll taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Highest-paying jobs in Michigan
- Surgeons, All Other · Detroit$519,270
- Chief Executives · Midland$493,680
- Anesthesiologists · Grand Rapids$422,390
- Emergency Medicine Physicians · Detroit$381,710
- Physicians, All Other · Ann Arbor$365,500
- Chief Executives · Ann Arbor$341,790
- Chief Executives · Jackson$339,550
- Chief Executives · Detroit$336,360
- Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers · Detroit$332,090
- Psychiatrists · Detroit$318,030
Most common jobs in Michigan
| Job | Jobs statewide | Average | Median | Highest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 112,310 | $51,360 | $44,690 | $57,160 |
| Retail Salespersons | 111,010 | $37,830 | $34,640 | $39,030 |
| Registered Nurses | 104,950 | $94,300 | $94,300 | $109,000 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 103,130 | $30,260 | $28,930 | $32,620 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 95,020 | $34,890 | $35,000 | $38,070 |
| Cashiers | 92,930 | $31,410 | $29,740 | $33,380 |
| Office Clerks, General | 88,030 | $45,880 | $44,820 | $47,290 |
| General and Operations Managers | 85,860 | $123,610 | $99,530 | $133,580 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 82,730 | $38,170 | $35,930 | $45,560 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 79,410 | $41,230 | $38,860 | $43,640 |
Jobs, average and median: BLS statewide estimates. Highest city average: best-paid metro area we cover in the state.
Average salary by job family in Michigan
Michigan income tax and take-home pay
Take-home figures on these pages apply Michigan's 2025 income tax rules for a single filer with the standard deduction, plus federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security and Medicare. City or county income taxes are included for Detroit (2.4%), Grand Rapids (1.5%), Saginaw (1.5%), Battle Creek (1%), Flint (1%), Jackson (1%), Lansing (1%), Muskegon (1%).
- $100K salary after taxes in every stateWhere Michigan ranks for take-home pay
- Median vs. average salaryWhy Michigan's median is below its average
Cost of living: Michigan vs other states
Michigan at a glance
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Salary in Michigan: questions
What is the average salary in Michigan?
$64,920 a year across all jobs, according to BLS statewide estimates (OEWS, May 2025). That is 7% less than the U.S. average ($69,770).
What is the median salary in Michigan?
$49,270 a year: half of Michigan workers earn more and half earn less. The median is lower than the average because a minority of high earners lifts the average.
What is the average hourly wage in Michigan?
$31.21 an hour on average, and $23.69 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
Which city in Michigan pays the most?
Ann Arbor, with an average of $73,520 a year among the metro areas we cover.
Is Michigan expensive to live in?
BEA puts Michigan prices 4% below the U.S. average (price parity 96.2). Within the state, Ann Arbor 101, Detroit 100, Grand Rapids 96 are the most expensive metros.
Sources and how to read this page
- Statewide figures: BLS OEWS state estimates, May 2025, all occupations and every employer in the state (metro and rural areas).
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. City figures: the metro areas we cover in Michigan.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Crime: FBI Crime Data Explorer, violent and property crimes reported by agencies statewide, latest 12 months available.
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