Everything we can verify about jobs, pay and living in Michigan, from official statistics, with source and date on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 08/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
The 100 largest places in Michigan, each with its own guide. The map above shows them all; open the sortable tables with GDP, jobs and rent →
| # ⇅ | City ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ | Unemployment (ACS) ⇅ | Bachelor's+ ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Detroit | 638,530 | $39,938 | $1,074 | 14.0% | 18.1% |
| 2 | Grand Rapids | 198,535 | $69,108 | $1,266 | 5.2% | 41.6% |
| 3 | Warren | 137,928 | $64,016 | $1,225 | 8.0% | 21.0% |
| 4 | Sterling Heights | 133,573 | $79,909 | $1,292 | 6.1% | 31.1% |
| 5 | Ann Arbor | 122,036 | $82,212 | $1,649 | 4.0% | 77.9% |
| 6 | Lansing | 113,023 | $54,382 | $993 | 8.2% | 30.2% |
| 7 | Dearborn | 107,423 | $65,324 | $1,327 | 6.6% | 34.6% |
| 8 | Livonia | 93,851 | $98,460 | $1,322 | 4.6% | 41.9% |
| 9 | Troy | 87,898 | $120,045 | $1,602 | 4.4% | 64.8% |
| 10 | Westland | 83,633 | $62,076 | $1,158 | 6.0% | 23.0% |
| 11 | Farmington Hills | 83,515 | $104,836 | $1,551 | 5.2% | 57.6% |
| 12 | Flint | 80,175 | $37,646 | $915 | 14.8% | 14.2% |
| 13 | Wyoming | 77,353 | $73,677 | $1,196 | 4.1% | 25.5% |
| 14 | Rochester Hills | 77,089 | $120,694 | $1,644 | 4.1% | 61.4% |
| 15 | Southfield | 76,236 | $68,166 | $1,340 | 6.9% | 40.7% |
| 16 | Kalamazoo | 73,076 | $52,272 | $1,078 | 6.9% | 38.5% |
| 17 | Novi | 66,717 | $110,723 | $1,747 | 4.2% | 64.1% |
| 18 | Pontiac | 62,104 | $44,329 | $1,063 | 10.1% | 16.1% |
| 19 | Taylor | 62,081 | $61,081 | $1,101 | 7.0% | 16.4% |
| 20 | Dearborn Heights | 61,771 | $60,391 | $1,331 | 7.9% | 23.8% |
| 21 | St. Clair Shores | 58,140 | $73,500 | $1,183 | 4.4% | 29.7% |
| 22 | Royal Oak | 57,950 | $101,109 | $1,381 | 3.5% | 64.1% |
| 23 | Kentwood | 54,296 | $74,373 | $1,260 | 4.5% | 36.7% |
| 24 | Battle Creek | 52,374 | $55,693 | $957 | 7.0% | 21.9% |
| 25 | Portage | 49,259 | $83,212 | $1,133 | 4.3% | 47.9% |
| 26 | Roseville | 47,123 | $62,182 | $1,233 | 6.7% | 15.5% |
| 27 | East Lansing | 45,758 | $45,687 | $1,171 | 6.6% | 66.6% |
| 28 | Saginaw | 43,536 | $38,579 | $922 | 10.1% | 13.3% |
| 29 | Midland | 42,724 | $73,325 | $1,048 | 4.1% | 44.6% |
| 30 | Lincoln Park | 39,257 | $58,616 | $1,023 | 8.4% | 11.5% |
| 31 | Muskegon | 37,226 | $44,735 | $996 | 9.4% | 15.5% |
| 32 | Holland | 34,423 | $75,865 | $1,193 | 2.5% | 35.8% |
| 33 | Eastpointe | 33,982 | $62,325 | $1,325 | 12.9% | 15.2% |
| 34 | Bay City | 32,320 | $49,420 | $766 | 6.7% | 18.8% |
| 35 | Jackson | 31,058 | $44,558 | $898 | 9.1% | 16.1% |
| 36 | Burton | 29,500 | $60,052 | $1,009 | 7.2% | 16.8% |
| 37 | Southgate | 29,366 | $66,118 | $1,120 | 4.2% | 21.5% |
| 38 | Oak Park | 29,318 | $71,510 | $1,396 | 10.8% | 37.1% |
| 39 | Forest Hills | 28,695 | $158,005 | $1,958 | 1.1% | 70.9% |
| 40 | Port Huron | 28,620 | $50,366 | $982 | 8.9% | 18.1% |
| 41 | Madison Heights | 28,419 | $69,503 | $1,176 | 2.8% | 33.9% |
| 42 | Allen Park | 27,925 | $81,655 | $1,246 | 4.8% | 31.0% |
| 43 | Hamtramck | 27,743 | $39,293 | $989 | 13.1% | 17.8% |
| 44 | Garden City | 26,739 | $67,294 | $1,150 | 8.0% | 15.1% |
| 45 | Allendale | 26,679 | $70,150 | $1,111 | 7.7% | 42.6% |
| 46 | Okemos | 26,396 | $102,612 | $1,298 | 2.9% | 72.8% |
| 47 | Inkster | 25,428 | $39,252 | $1,170 | 14.4% | 13.1% |
| 48 | Walker | 25,386 | $76,360 | $1,202 | 2.9% | 38.6% |
| 49 | Holt | 25,316 | $86,472 | $1,317 | 5.5% | 40.7% |
| 50 | Auburn Hills | 25,105 | $84,375 | $1,477 | 6.0% | 49.6% |
| 51 | Norton Shores | 25,041 | $76,579 | $1,341 | 4.8% | 33.3% |
| 52 | Romulus | 24,831 | $69,151 | $1,049 | 6.7% | 16.2% |
| 53 | Wyandotte | 24,489 | $71,987 | $972 | 3.5% | 22.7% |
| 54 | Waverly | 23,575 | $75,700 | $1,170 | 5.9% | 44.1% |
| 55 | Birmingham | 21,763 | $153,510 | $1,902 | 4.4% | 76.8% |
| 56 | Marquette | 21,325 | $55,613 | $1,011 | 4.3% | 48.0% |
| 57 | Mount Pleasant | 21,236 | $44,706 | $922 | 7.6% | 42.9% |
| 58 | Adrian | 20,395 | $50,209 | $956 | 5.3% | 21.9% |
| 59 | Monroe | 20,320 | $59,813 | $909 | 7.3% | 19.9% |
| 60 | Ypsilanti | 19,857 | $46,588 | $1,080 | 8.5% | 46.9% |
| 61 | Ferndale | 19,190 | $94,640 | $1,311 | 3.7% | 57.9% |
| 62 | Cutlerville | 18,780 | $67,327 | $1,254 | 3.9% | 24.0% |
| 63 | Haslett | 18,559 | $74,031 | $1,125 | 4.4% | 57.1% |
| 64 | Trenton | 18,125 | $82,212 | $880 | 3.3% | 27.5% |
| 65 | Jenison | 17,582 | $89,593 | $2,306 | 1.9% | 35.1% |
| 66 | Wayne | 17,310 | $59,038 | $974 | 10.3% | 17.5% |
| 67 | Wixom | 17,295 | $65,485 | $1,035 | 3.4% | 46.9% |
| 68 | Grandville | 16,356 | $78,442 | $1,143 | 1.6% | 40.6% |
| 69 | Grosse Pointe Woods | 16,094 | $126,395 | $1,879 | 5.8% | 65.1% |
| 70 | Traverse City | 15,593 | $74,087 | $995 | 5.2% | 47.4% |
| 71 | Mount Clemens | 15,511 | $52,310 | $847 | 6.8% | 18.0% |
| 72 | Northview | 15,268 | $85,403 | $1,247 | 4.5% | 38.7% |
| 73 | Berkley | 15,149 | $116,239 | $1,526 | 2.2% | 58.8% |
| 74 | Harper Woods | 15,116 | $65,022 | $1,351 | 7.1% | 26.1% |
| 75 | Hazel Park | 14,963 | $67,073 | $1,314 | 5.1% | 27.0% |
| 76 | Owosso | 14,632 | $54,229 | $784 | 5.5% | 21.1% |
| 77 | Fraser | 14,583 | $64,354 | $843 | 4.3% | 22.7% |
| 78 | Coldwater | 13,671 | $50,781 | $943 | 8.3% | 13.9% |
| 79 | Sault Ste. Marie | 13,335 | $55,328 | $804 | 4.9% | 27.0% |
| 80 | Rochester | 12,934 | $111,750 | $1,350 | 2.5% | 70.0% |
| 81 | Ionia | 12,753 | $63,978 | $852 | 1.9% | 10.0% |
| 82 | Woodhaven | 12,690 | $78,648 | $1,096 | 7.2% | 27.0% |
| 83 | Melvindale | 12,554 | $42,185 | $1,110 | 6.1% | 14.0% |
| 84 | Escanaba | 12,354 | $45,369 | $657 | 5.2% | 19.8% |
| 85 | Riverview | 12,186 | $73,468 | $1,101 | 2.3% | 21.3% |
| 86 | New Baltimore | 12,072 | $106,033 | $1,039 | 4.2% | 30.4% |
| 87 | South Lyon | 11,950 | $92,467 | $1,310 | 3.7% | 47.2% |
| 88 | Fenton | 11,906 | $80,000 | $1,275 | 8.7% | 39.2% |
| 89 | Niles | 11,803 | $51,376 | $855 | 10.8% | 17.0% |
| 90 | Farmington | 11,504 | $97,750 | $1,340 | 3.9% | 62.4% |
| 91 | East Grand Rapids | 11,445 | $166,610 | $1,862 | 3.2% | 79.9% |
| 92 | Clawson | 11,374 | $88,636 | $1,253 | 4.9% | 45.8% |
| 93 | Grosse Pointe Park | 11,319 | $124,111 | $1,379 | 3.3% | 73.3% |
| 94 | Sturgis | 11,054 | $62,710 | $826 | 8.3% | 15.7% |
| 95 | Grand Haven | 10,996 | $60,669 | $939 | 1.8% | 36.7% |
| 96 | Comstock Park | 10,577 | $59,984 | $1,189 | 6.2% | 26.1% |
| 97 | Beverly Hills | 10,524 | $177,412 | $2,077 | 1.6% | 77.9% |
| 98 | Cadillac | 10,445 | $51,773 | $842 | 5.9% | 22.1% |
| 99 | Flat Rock | 10,340 | $81,585 | $919 | 7.3% | 29.5% |
| 100 | Alpena | 10,154 | $47,545 | $625 | 6.3% | 16.2% |
Michigan is in the Midwest region (East North Central division), with 10,077,761 residents, a median age of 40.2 and a median household income of $72,875. The unemployment rate was 5.0% in 2026M09, and the state's price level is 96.2 against 100 for the US as a whole.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ | Rank among 50 states + DC ⇅ | Direction ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $72,875 | 36 of 51 | higher is better |
| Unemployment rate | 5.0% | 47 of 51 | lower is better |
| Job openings rate | 4.7% | 7 of 51 | higher is better |
| Price level (RPP) | 96.2 | 24 of 51 | lower is better |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.5% | 32 of 51 | higher is better |
| Foreign-born share | 7.2% | 29 of 51 | higher is better |
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Neighbouring states in the East North Central division: Illinois · Indiana · Ohio · Wisconsin.
Michigan is in the Midwest region (East North Central division) and has 10,077,761 residents (the 10th largest of the 50 states and DC by population), with a median age of 40.2. Its economy produced about $754,120 million in the latest four quarters (BEA), 14th among states and DC, equal to $74,830 per resident.
The unemployment rate was 5.0% in 2026M09, which is 47th lowest of 51 (1st is the lowest). Employers had job openings equal to 4.7% of employment, 7th highest of 51, a measure of how hard it is to hire. The median wage across all occupations is $49,270 a year ($23.69 an hour), 3% below the national median ($49,270 against $50,980).
The occupations with the most jobs in Michigan are Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators (112,310 jobs, median $44,690); Retail Salespersons (111,010 jobs, median $34,640); Registered Nurses (104,950 jobs, median $94,300); Fast Food and Counter Workers (103,130 jobs, median $28,930); Home Health and Personal Care Aides (95,020 jobs, median $35,000). Among occupations with at least 2,000 jobs, the best paid are Chief Executives (median $255,560); Nurse Anesthetists (median $247,010); Family Medicine Physicians (median $214,070). Compared with the nation, the state is most specialised in architecture and engineering (1.8 times the national share of workers) and production (1.7 times the national share of workers).
Prices are below the national average in Michigan: the regional price parity is 96.2 against 100 for the whole country (24th lowest of 51). Median gross rent is $1,129 a month and the median household income $72,875, so a year of rent equals 18.6% of income; the median home value is $231,600. The state minimum wage is $13.73 (the higher of state and federal rates applies to most workers). State income tax on wages: Flat 4.25%. It is not a right-to-work state, so union contracts can require fees from covered workers. It has no state paid family and medical leave programme in our source.
7.2% of residents were born abroad and 32.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Among workers, 74.3% drive alone, 0.9% use public transit and 13.5% work from home; 12.9% commute 45 minutes or more.
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| Industry ⇅ | GDP ($ million, annual rate) ⇅ | Share of state GDP ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 115,376 | 15.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 102,744 | 13.6% |
| Government and government enterprises | 74,173 | 9.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 63,953 | 8.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 60,560 | 8.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 58,591 | 7.8% |
| Retail trade | 50,123 | 6.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 44,808 | 5.9% |
| Construction | 30,783 | 4.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 22,506 | 3.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 22,042 | 2.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 21,729 | 2.9% |
| Information | 20,900 | 2.8% |
| Other services (except government and government enterprises) | 18,046 | 2.4% |
| Utilities | 14,816 | 2.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 13,910 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6,672 | 0.9% |
| Educational services | 5,497 | 0.7% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 5,274 | 0.7% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 1,615 | 0.2% |
| Sector ⇅ | Jobs (payroll) ⇅ | Change in 12 months ⇅ | Month ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mining and logging | 7,500 | +5.6% | 2026M09 |
| Construction | 209,100 | -1.3% | 2026M09 |
| Manufacturing | 584,800 | +0.1% | 2026M09 |
| Trade, transportation and utilities | 796,000 | -0.6% | 2026M09 |
| Information | 52,900 | -1.7% | 2026M09 |
| Financial activities | 241,600 | +0.7% | 2026M09 |
| Professional and business services | 617,600 | -1.5% | 2026M09 |
| Education and health services | 733,400 | +0.3% | 2026M09 |
| Leisure and hospitality | 439,200 | +0.6% | 2026M09 |
| Other services | 173,400 | -1.0% | 2026M09 |
| Government | 650,300 | +2.1% | 2026M09 |
BEA values are seasonally adjusted annual rates averaged over the latest four quarters. BLS payroll counts are not seasonally adjusted. The state total of jobs is 4,505,800 (latest month).
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 494,790 | 112.4 | 0.98 | $46,310 | $33,170 | $70,820 | -2% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 360,300 | 81.8 | 0.93 | $33,570 | $26,220 | $50,890 | -4% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 376,670 | 85.5 | 0.97 | $42,100 | $30,220 | $64,770 | -5% |
| Sales and Related | 369,510 | 83.9 | 0.97 | $36,920 | $27,960 | $97,760 | -4% |
| Management | 298,120 | 67.7 | 0.95 | $114,040 | $58,190 | $216,150 | -10% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 264,370 | 60.0 | 0.89 | $78,610 | $46,970 | $131,800 | -5% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 294,910 | 67.0 | 1.06 | $83,520 | $44,570 | $153,300 | -3% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 235,710 | 53.5 | 0.91 | $59,230 | $31,340 | $99,900 | -2% |
| Production | 417,920 | 94.9 | 1.72 | $46,460 | $35,360 | $76,920 | -1% |
| Healthcare Support | 205,890 | 46.8 | 0.92 | $37,690 | $29,710 | $49,290 | -2% |
| Construction and Extraction | 161,070 | 36.6 | 0.89 | $61,190 | $40,030 | $95,220 | +3% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 177,090 | 40.2 | 1.03 | $58,610 | $37,090 | $92,120 | -2% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 126,780 | 28.8 | 0.85 | $99,280 | $49,870 | $161,650 | -9% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 129,430 | 29.4 | 1.00 | $36,680 | $29,440 | $49,760 | -3% |
| Protective Service | 80,020 | 18.2 | 0.75 | $52,000 | $31,210 | $86,370 | +4% |
| Personal Care and Service | 81,780 | 18.6 | 0.89 | $34,260 | $26,170 | $57,880 | -6% |
| Community and Social Service | 74,610 | 16.9 | 0.99 | $55,230 | $37,090 | $83,180 | -5% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 130,140 | 29.6 | 1.76 | $99,640 | $60,040 | $148,800 | +0% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 52,110 | 11.8 | 0.90 | $55,700 | $31,200 | $108,180 | -11% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 34,260 | 7.8 | 0.82 | $76,620 | $48,360 | $131,450 | -7% |
| Legal | 29,190 | 6.6 | 0.79 | $95,850 | $47,560 | $203,750 | -6% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 9,060 | 2.1 | 0.73 | $40,640 | $30,380 | $57,660 | +11% |
| Industry ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 23.3% |
| Manufacturing | 18.2% |
| Retail trade | 10.8% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 10.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 8.4% |
| Construction | 5.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 5.8% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 4.9% |
| Other services | 4.5% |
| Public administration | 3.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.0% |
| Information | 1.2% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 1.1% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 112,310 | 2.82 | $44,690 | $36,220 | $76,920 | +0% |
| Retail Salespersons | 111,010 | 1.01 | $34,640 | $27,770 | $48,320 | -2% |
| Registered Nurses | 104,950 | 1.10 | $94,300 | $77,260 | $116,710 | -3% |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 103,130 | 0.94 | $28,930 | $25,960 | $35,970 | -7% |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 95,020 | 0.78 | $35,000 | $27,880 | $42,790 | -2% |
| Cashiers | 92,930 | 1.06 | $29,740 | $26,660 | $36,560 | -10% |
| Office Clerks, General | 88,030 | 1.26 | $44,820 | $30,880 | $62,090 | -0% |
| General and Operations Managers | 85,860 | 0.87 | $99,530 | $49,380 | $222,810 | -6% |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 82,730 | 1.03 | $35,930 | $30,070 | $47,900 | -4% |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 79,410 | 0.95 | $38,860 | $30,220 | $52,080 | -3% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 71,310 | 0.97 | $43,950 | $30,670 | $63,830 | -2% |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 65,790 | 1.05 | $36,050 | $29,340 | $46,110 | -2% |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 65,090 | 1.01 | $37,760 | $25,960 | $64,350 | +7% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 60,800 | 1.04 | $57,180 | $40,280 | $73,980 | -2% |
| Software Developers | 43,460 | 0.91 | $125,570 | $78,930 | $166,510 | -8% |
| Nursing Assistants | 43,290 | 1.05 | $39,570 | $36,830 | $46,740 | -6% |
| Accountants and Auditors | 41,460 | 1.01 | $78,820 | $52,620 | $131,080 | -6% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | 40,960 | 1.17 | $72,980 | $39,740 | $136,050 | +1% |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 40,910 | 1.04 | $65,110 | $47,670 | $94,680 | +2% |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 40,830 | 0.84 | $46,020 | $33,360 | $63,950 | -3% |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 39,490 | 0.91 | $47,580 | $35,050 | $70,570 | -4% |
| Cooks, Restaurant | 39,100 | 0.98 | $36,980 | $29,570 | $46,030 | -1% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 39,030 | 0.97 | $35,110 | $27,550 | $45,370 | -5% |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | 37,550 | 0.97 | $48,980 | $36,250 | $67,480 | -3% |
| Mechanical Engineers | 34,630 | 4.12 | $104,890 | $76,310 | $159,840 | +1% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | 4,950 | 0.86 | $255,560 | $104,010 | $547,090 | +19% |
| Nurse Anesthetists | 2,300 | 1.57 | $247,010 | $220,840 | $299,120 | +4% |
| Family Medicine Physicians | 3,770 | 1.24 | $214,070 | $65,320 | $382,240 | -12% |
| Pediatricians, General | 1,340 | 1.20 | $204,690 | $81,550 | $307,240 | -3% |
| Dentists, General | 3,620 | 1.03 | $169,930 | $109,960 | $303,980 | -1% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 14,820 | 2.38 | $166,930 | $117,490 | $218,050 | -3% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 16,010 | 0.84 | $163,760 | $99,270 | $232,870 | -6% |
| Physicians, All Other | 13,150 | 1.36 | $155,480 | $63,990 | $465,930 | -42% |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | 2,060 | 1.08 | $149,990 | $59,440 | $378,470 | -42% |
| Purchasing Managers | 2,780 | 1.16 | $142,120 | $96,530 | $214,780 | -4% |
| Financial Managers | 22,490 | 0.94 | $139,370 | $80,280 | $258,480 | -16% |
| Human Resources Managers | 5,890 | 0.94 | $138,930 | $88,990 | $224,880 | -7% |
| Marketing Managers | 6,620 | 0.59 | $138,510 | $80,260 | $222,910 | -17% |
| Pharmacists | 8,780 | 0.96 | $137,860 | $101,740 | $168,540 | -2% |
| Sales Managers | 17,950 | 1.00 | $136,870 | $69,790 | $230,070 | -8% |
| Optometrists | 1,410 | 1.16 | $135,650 | $98,110 | $213,850 | -1% |
| Managers, All Other | 9,380 | 0.53 | $134,260 | $78,140 | $210,970 | -5% |
| Physician Assistants | 6,310 | 1.37 | $131,510 | $104,000 | $162,570 | -3% |
| Nurse Practitioners | 8,290 | 0.91 | $131,450 | $101,640 | $165,870 | -1% |
| Database Architects | 1,390 | 0.73 | $131,000 | $79,810 | $174,060 | -6% |
| Lawyers | 16,620 | 0.78 | $130,520 | $77,180 | $238,370 | -18% |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 2,220 | 0.72 | $129,070 | $68,380 | $222,030 | -23% |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | 2,120 | 1.86 | $127,230 | $66,580 | $225,890 | +16% |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | 2,960 | 1.08 | $127,200 | $89,320 | $166,410 | -2% |
| Commercial Pilots | 1,390 | 1.03 | $126,670 | $58,280 | $205,900 | +3% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tool and Die Makers | 9,420 | 5.84 | $65,590 | $46,930 | $92,910 | +2% |
| Foundry Mold and Coremakers | 2,050 | 5.67 | $46,150 | $38,180 | $59,540 | -4% |
| Engine and Other Machine Assemblers | 5,030 | 5.22 | $60,950 | $36,750 | $77,750 | +13% |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 4,930 | 4.81 | $68,170 | $46,110 | $98,980 | -9% |
| Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 22,060 | 4.55 | $46,120 | $36,130 | $76,720 | -0% |
| Mechanical Engineers | 34,630 | 4.12 | $104,890 | $76,310 | $159,840 | +1% |
| Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary | 18,440 | 3.97 | $39,830 | $33,240 | $76,420 | -7% |
| Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 3,330 | 3.63 | $37,600 | $32,400 | $51,850 | -14% |
| Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 3,150 | 3.52 | $42,530 | $35,480 | $55,830 | -11% |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | 3,320 | 3.45 | $78,540 | $49,500 | $101,330 | +3% |
| Dietetic Technicians | 3,060 | 3.43 | $36,420 | $30,730 | $39,680 | -3% |
| Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 1,540 | 3.26 | $46,680 | $36,630 | $62,430 | -8% |
| Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 13,550 | 3.18 | $39,490 | $34,630 | $59,770 | -11% |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | 2,930 | 3.09 | $102,160 | $49,830 | $137,850 | +22% |
| Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing | 5,250 | 3.02 | $47,680 | $38,130 | $54,500 | +10% |
| Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 1,190 | 3.00 | $50,560 | $40,790 | $61,990 | +4% |
| Industrial Engineers | 30,990 | 2.99 | $101,680 | $74,060 | $140,140 | -1% |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers | 2,300 | 2.85 | $64,640 | $50,070 | $93,950 | -5% |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 112,310 | 2.82 | $44,690 | $36,220 | $76,920 | +0% |
| Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants | 1,170 | 2.65 | $29,640 | $25,960 | $37,440 | -18% |
| Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 9,350 | 2.65 | $45,920 | $36,040 | $78,290 | -3% |
| Millwrights | 2,900 | 2.54 | $89,190 | $58,680 | $97,460 | +36% |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 5,410 | 2.53 | $64,510 | $48,550 | $98,460 | -2% |
| Machinists | 20,350 | 2.50 | $52,360 | $38,370 | $75,330 | -11% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 14,820 | 2.38 | $166,930 | $117,490 | $218,050 | -3% |
Occupations with a page of their own link to it. Pay above $239,200 a year is shown as "≥ $239,200" (BLS top-code). "n/a" means BLS suppressed the figure.
There are 334 federal job postings open now in Michigan (USAJOBS). This is the federal government only: most US jobs are in the private sector and are advertised on employers' own sites, so use the pay and demand tables on this page for the whole labour market.
| Agency ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Veterans Health Administration | 94 |
| Federal Aviation Administration | 44 |
| Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System | 24 |
| Internal Revenue Service | 16 |
| Department of the Air Force Headquarters | 14 |
| Army National Guard Units | 13 |
| Air National Guard Units | 12 |
| Immigration and Customs Enforcement | 11 |
| U.S. Army Corps of Engineers | 8 |
| Customs and Border Protection | 8 |
| Transportation Security Administration | 7 |
| Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command | 6 |
| Defense Logistics Agency | 6 |
| Agricultural Marketing Service | 5 |
| Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys | 4 |
| Series ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Aviation Safety | 19 |
| Nurse | 16 |
| General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance Series | 15 |
| Medical Officer | 14 |
| Information Technology Management | 13 |
| Social Work | 13 |
| Miscellaneous Administration And Program | 12 |
| Attorney | 11 |
| Psychology | 10 |
| Criminal Investigation | 10 |
| Correctional Officer | 7 |
| Compliance Inspection And Support | 7 |
| Human Resources Management | 7 |
| Contracting | 6 |
| Air Traffic Control | 6 |
Median starting salary in postings that list a yearly range: $74,768 (293 postings).
The median wage in Michigan is $49,270 a year ($23.69 an hour) against $50,980 nationally (-3%). The 10th percentile earns $30,290 and the 90th $110,650.
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 494,790 | 112.4 | 0.98 | $46,310 | $33,170 | $70,820 | -2% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 360,300 | 81.8 | 0.93 | $33,570 | $26,220 | $50,890 | -4% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 376,670 | 85.5 | 0.97 | $42,100 | $30,220 | $64,770 | -5% |
| Sales and Related | 369,510 | 83.9 | 0.97 | $36,920 | $27,960 | $97,760 | -4% |
| Management | 298,120 | 67.7 | 0.95 | $114,040 | $58,190 | $216,150 | -10% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 264,370 | 60.0 | 0.89 | $78,610 | $46,970 | $131,800 | -5% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 294,910 | 67.0 | 1.06 | $83,520 | $44,570 | $153,300 | -3% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 235,710 | 53.5 | 0.91 | $59,230 | $31,340 | $99,900 | -2% |
| Production | 417,920 | 94.9 | 1.72 | $46,460 | $35,360 | $76,920 | -1% |
| Healthcare Support | 205,890 | 46.8 | 0.92 | $37,690 | $29,710 | $49,290 | -2% |
| Construction and Extraction | 161,070 | 36.6 | 0.89 | $61,190 | $40,030 | $95,220 | +3% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 177,090 | 40.2 | 1.03 | $58,610 | $37,090 | $92,120 | -2% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 126,780 | 28.8 | 0.85 | $99,280 | $49,870 | $161,650 | -9% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 129,430 | 29.4 | 1.00 | $36,680 | $29,440 | $49,760 | -3% |
| Protective Service | 80,020 | 18.2 | 0.75 | $52,000 | $31,210 | $86,370 | +4% |
| Personal Care and Service | 81,780 | 18.6 | 0.89 | $34,260 | $26,170 | $57,880 | -6% |
| Community and Social Service | 74,610 | 16.9 | 0.99 | $55,230 | $37,090 | $83,180 | -5% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 130,140 | 29.6 | 1.76 | $99,640 | $60,040 | $148,800 | +0% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 52,110 | 11.8 | 0.90 | $55,700 | $31,200 | $108,180 | -11% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 34,260 | 7.8 | 0.82 | $76,620 | $48,360 | $131,450 | -7% |
| Legal | 29,190 | 6.6 | 0.79 | $95,850 | $47,560 | $203,750 | -6% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 9,060 | 2.1 | 0.73 | $40,640 | $30,380 | $57,660 | +11% |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
| Rule ⇅ | In Michigan ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Minimum wage (per hour) | $13.73 (federal minimum is $7.25; the higher applies for most workers) |
| State income tax on wages | Flat 4.25% |
| Right-to-work state | No |
| State paid family and medical leave program | No program listed in our source |
| Employment | At-will in most states (either side can end the job with notice, with legal exceptions) |
Nationwide rules (overtime after 40 hours, family leave, discrimination, visas) are on the country guide. Many cities and counties set higher minimum wages or paid sick leave; check the local government. Confirm all figures with the official sources before acting.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Price level, all items (US = 100) | 96.2 |
| Median gross rent per month | $1,129 |
| Median home value | $231,600 |
| Homeowners (share of households) | 73.2% |
| Poverty rate | 13.2% |
| Drive alone to work | 74.3% |
| Public transit to work | 0.9% |
| Work from home | 13.5% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 12.9% |
Regional price parities measure how much it costs to buy the same basket of goods and services: 100 is the national average.
7.2% of residents of Michigan were born abroad (728,622 people).
| Country of birth ⇅ | Residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| India | 81,249 |
| Mexico | 80,898 |
| Iraq | 55,296 |
| Canada | 34,594 |
| China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan | 33,127 |
| Lebanon | 26,908 |
| Yemen | 25,085 |
| Bangladesh | 22,321 |
| Korea | 22,108 |
| Philippines | 19,404 |
| Germany | 15,453 |
| Vietnam | 13,088 |
| Albania | 12,931 |
| Poland | 11,727 |
| Pakistan | 10,542 |
Work permits and visas are federal. See permits and first steps and, for your country, Working in the US from your country.
$13.73 (the federal minimum is $7.25; the higher rate applies for most workers). Source: US Department of Labor.
Flat 4.25% (Tax Foundation, rates as of 01/01/2026).
5.0% in 2026M09 (BLS, seasonally adjusted).
$72,875 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024, 2024 dollars).
334 postings on USAJOBS today. Private-sector jobs are not included.