MIAvg COL: 916 cities tracked
Michigan Salary Guide
(2026)
Average salaries for 343+ job titles across 6 cities in Michigan. Data from BLS, O*NET, and H-1B employer filings.
Cities tracked
6
Avg COL index
91
State income tax
4.25%
Total population
1.3M
Top paying jobs in Michigan
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Surgeon | $273K | $390K | $536K | $682K | +3.2% |
| Anesthesiologist | $292K | $380K | $468K | $565K | +2.1% |
| Radiologist | $283K | $370K | $458K | $546K | +2.2% |
| Surgeon | $273K | $370K | $487K | $633K | +2.5% |
| SVP of Engineering | $270K | $352K | $451K | $573K | +5.8% |
| Chief Product Officer (CPO) | $246K | $323K | $419K | $539K | +5% |
| Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) | $238K | $315K | $411K | $530K | +6.5% |
| Chief Technology Officer (CTO) | $236K | $310K | $403K | $518K | +5.5% |
| Chief Data Officer (CDO) | $229K | $301K | $393K | $509K | +9.5% |
| Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) | $211K | $288K | $384K | $576K | +4% |
Cities in Michigan
Accounting salaries in Michigan
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SVP of Finance | $203K | $266K | $344K | $436K | +3.2% |
| VP of Finance | $160K | $208K | $266K | $339K | +3.5% |
| Director of Accounting | $126K | $163K | $208K | $261K | +3% |
| Forensic Accountant | $73K | $99K | $134K | $169K | +4.5% |
| Certified Public Accountant (CPA) | $63K | $85K | $114K | $150K | +2.5% |
| Auditor | $56K | $76K | $102K | $136K | +2.2% |
| Tax Accountant | $53K | $73K | $97K | $131K | +2% |
| Staff Accountant | $44K | $58K | $76K | $95K | +1.8% |
Agriculture salaries in Michigan
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director of Agricultural Operations | $94K | $126K | $167K | $218K | +3% |
| Agricultural Economist | $59K | $81K | $110K | $148K | +3.5% |
| Agricultural Engineer | $62K | $81K | $107K | $142K | +4% |
| Precision Agriculture Specialist | $55K | $75K | $100K | $134K | +12% |
| Food Scientist | $53K | $72K | $98K | $132K | +5.5% |
| Agricultural Scientist | $50K | $69K | $91K | $117K | +4% |
| Farm Manager | $53K | $69K | $94K | $129K | +2.5% |
| Agronomist | $50K | $67K | $91K | $122K | +4.5% |
Architecture salaries in Michigan
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director of Architecture | $115K | $151K | $195K | $253K | +4% |
| Project Architect | $76K | $102K | $134K | $173K | +4.5% |
| Architect | $70K | $92K | $125K | $164K | +4% |
| BIM Manager | $70K | $92K | $122K | $156K | +8.5% |
| Urban Designer | $63K | $86K | $115K | $151K | +4.5% |
| Landscape Architect | $56K | $76K | $102K | $136K | +4.2% |
| Interior Architect | $54K | $73K | $99K | $134K | +3.8% |
Banking salaries in Michigan
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Banking | $166K | $218K | $281K | $363K | +2.8% |
| Director of Banking | $131K | $169K | $218K | $281K | +2.5% |
| Wealth Manager | $82K | $116K | $169K | $242K | +4.5% |
| Commercial Banker | $70K | $95K | $131K | $174K | +2.5% |
| Investment Advisor | $63K | $92K | $140K | $203K | +4% |
| Bank Branch Manager | $56K | $76K | $99K | $128K | +1.5% |
| Loan Officer | $50K | $73K | $105K | $150K | +2% |
Business salaries in Michigan
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) | $238K | $315K | $411K | $530K | +6.5% |
| SVP of Operations | $190K | $251K | $328K | $427K | +3.5% |
| Chief Executive Officer | $149K | $226K | $365K | $595K | +3.2% |
| Chief Operating Officer | $139K | $202K | $307K | $461K | +3% |
| Director of Operations | $104K | $136K | $178K | $228K | +3.8% |
| Management Consultant | $77K | $110K | $155K | $216K | +4.2% |
| General Manager | $72K | $104K | $146K | $202K | +2.8% |
| Supply Chain Manager | $75K | $104K | $136K | $175K | +4.5% |
| Operations Manager | $65K | $94K | $130K | $173K | +2.5% |
| Project Manager | $69K | $94K | $127K | $163K | +3.7% |
| Business Analyst | $59K | $82K | $107K | $139K | +3.8% |
| Content Strategist | $53K | $72K | $96K | $125K | +5.2% |
| Executive Assistant | $50K | $65K | $84K | $107K | +1.8% |
| SEO Specialist | $46K | $62K | $84K | $113K | +5.8% |
| Event Planner | $40K | $54K | $72K | $96K | +3.8% |
Cannabis salaries in Michigan
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Cannabis | $139K | $187K | $248K | $326K | +16% |
| Director of Cannabis Operations | $91K | $123K | $161K | $213K | +18% |
| Cannabis Compliance Officer | $53K | $72K | $96K | $130K | +20% |
| Cannabis Chemist | $50K | $69K | $94K | $127K | +18.5% |
| Cultivation Manager | $50K | $69K | $94K | $127K | +16% |
| Dispensary Manager | $43K | $59K | $79K | $104K | +15% |
| Extraction Technician | $36K | $50K | $65K | $84K | +18% |
| Budtender | $27K | $35K | $44K | $56K | +14% |
Construction salaries in Michigan
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Construction | $156K | $204K | $265K | $342K | +4.8% |
| Director of Construction | $114K | $149K | $193K | $249K | +5% |
| Construction Manager | $75K | $101K | $133K | $174K | +4.5% |
| Construction Superintendent | $75K | $101K | $133K | $172K | +5.5% |
| Construction Estimator | $60K | $81K | $106K | $137K | +4.2% |
| Industrial Electrician | $60K | $79K | $101K | $130K | +7.5% |
| Land Surveyor | $56K | $75K | $98K | $125K | +3.8% |
| Pipefitter | $53K | $69K | $89K | $114K | +4.5% |
| Electrician | $50K | $66K | $85K | $111K | +6.2% |
| Ironworker | $50K | $66K | $85K | $111K | +5% |
| Plumber | $50K | $66K | $87K | $114K | +5.5% |
| Diesel Mechanic | $46K | $60K | $77K | $98K | +4.8% |
| HVAC Technician | $46K | $60K | $77K | $98K | +5.8% |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $46K | $60K | $79K | $104K | +4.2% |
| Carpenter | $40K | $54K | $71K | $92K | +4% |
| Welder | $37K | $48K | $62K | $79K | +3.5% |
Creative salaries in Michigan
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UX Researcher | $75K | $102K | $132K | $169K | +5.5% |
| Art Director | $66K | $91K | $123K | $162K | +2.8% |
| Animator | $47K | $66K | $89K | $123K | +4.5% |
| Fashion Designer | $44K | $62K | $89K | $132K | +2.5% |
| Video Producer | $44K | $62K | $87K | $123K | +4.2% |
| Copywriter | $41K | $57K | $77K | $105K | +3.5% |
| Music Producer | $35K | $57K | $96K | $169K | +3.5% |
| Graphic Designer | $38K | $53K | $71K | $93K | +3% |
| Interior Designer | $38K | $53K | $73K | $98K | +3.2% |
| Journalist | $35K | $47K | $66K | $93K | +1.5% |
| Photographer | $29K | $42K | $62K | $91K | +3% |
Cybersecurity salaries in Michigan
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Cybersecurity | $188K | $241K | $308K | $395K | +7.5% |
| Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) | $173K | $231K | $299K | $385K | +8.5% |
| Director of Cybersecurity | $149K | $188K | $236K | $294K | +8% |
| Security Architect | $135K | $169K | $207K | $255K | +9.2% |
| Cloud Security Engineer | $120K | $156K | $193K | $239K | +12.5% |
| Security Engineer | $111K | $143K | $178K | $222K | +10.2% |
| Threat Intelligence Analyst | $85K | $111K | $143K | $178K | +9.5% |
| Digital Forensics Analyst | $72K | $94K | $123K | $156K | +7.5% |
| SOC Analyst | $56K | $75K | $98K | $125K | +8.8% |
Dental salaries in Michigan
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Surgeon | $273K | $390K | $536K | $682K | +3.2% |
| Orthodontist | $195K | $273K | $370K | $487K | +3.5% |
| Periodontist | $175K | $248K | $341K | $448K | +3% |
| Dental Hygienist | $60K | $78K | $96K | $115K | +7% |
| Dental Office Manager | $44K | $58K | $76K | $96K | +4.5% |
| Dental Assistant | $34K | $43K | $54K | $66K | +5.5% |
Education salaries in Michigan
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Principal | $77K | $96K | $118K | $143K | +2.2% |
| Education Administrator | $68K | $90K | $115K | $146K | +2.5% |
| University Professor | $61K | $85K | $123K | $179K | +2.1% |
| Instructional Designer | $55K | $72K | $93K | $118K | +4.5% |
| Curriculum Developer | $52K | $68K | $87K | $111K | +3.8% |
| Special Education Teacher | $45K | $61K | $79K | $102K | +3.5% |
| K-12 Teacher | $42K | $59K | $77K | $99K | +1.8% |
| Librarian | $45K | $59K | $76K | $94K | +1.5% |
| School Counselor | $45K | $59K | $76K | $94K | +3% |
| Academic Advisor | $38K | $49K | $64K | $81K | +3% |
Energy salaries in Michigan
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil & Gas Operations Manager | $105K | $142K | $184K | $237K | +2% |
| Petroleum Engineer | $105K | $139K | $180K | $230K | +1.5% |
| Reservoir Engineer | $110K | $139K | $172K | $215K | +1.5% |
| Drilling Engineer | $96K | $124K | $158K | $196K | +1% |
| Energy Trader | $81K | $120K | $172K | $287K | +4% |
| Nuclear Engineer | $91K | $120K | $151K | $190K | +2.2% |
| Petrochemical Engineer | $91K | $120K | $155K | $196K | +2.5% |
| Pipeline Engineer | $84K | $110K | $139K | $172K | +1.5% |
| HSE Manager (Health, Safety & Environment) | $81K | $107K | $134K | $163K | +3.5% |
| Power Systems / Grid Engineer | $81K | $105K | $132K | $163K | +4% |
| Wind Energy Project Manager | $77K | $103K | $132K | $161K | +7% |
| Energy Engineer | $75K | $101K | $132K | $168K | +6.5% |
| Solar Energy Project Manager | $75K | $101K | $129K | $158K | +6% |
| Renewable Energy Engineer | $72K | $94K | $120K | $148K | +8% |
| Power Plant Operator | $69K | $93K | $115K | $132K | +0.5% |
| Electrical Power-Line Installer | $59K | $84K | $105K | $124K | +3% |
| Energy Analyst | $59K | $81K | $107K | $139K | +6% |
| Energy Efficiency Consultant | $57K | $78K | $101K | $124K | +5% |
| Wind Turbine Technician | $46K | $57K | $73K | $94K | +45% |
| Solar Installer | $40K | $50K | $65K | $84K | +22% |
Engineering salaries in Michigan
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerospace Engineer | $88K | $119K | $154K | $193K | +3.8% |
| Chemical Engineer | $78K | $105K | $136K | $173K | +2.5% |
| Electrical Engineer | $76K | $102K | $132K | $166K | +3.1% |
| Controls Engineer | $76K | $101K | $130K | $164K | +4% |
| Biomedical Engineer | $70K | $95K | $125K | $158K | +5.2% |
| Materials Engineer | $70K | $95K | $125K | $158K | +3% |
| Process Engineer | $70K | $95K | $125K | $158K | +3.5% |
| Industrial Engineer | $70K | $93K | $121K | $154K | +3.5% |
| Mechanical Engineer | $70K | $93K | $121K | $151K | +2.8% |
| Manufacturing Engineer | $68K | $92K | $119K | $151K | +3.2% |
| Environmental Engineer | $66K | $90K | $117K | $148K | +4.2% |
| Structural Engineer | $68K | $90K | $117K | $148K | +3.2% |
| Civil Engineer | $66K | $88K | $115K | $146K | +3.4% |
| Geotechnical Engineer | $66K | $88K | $115K | $146K | +3.5% |
| Quality Engineer | $63K | $86K | $112K | $144K | +3% |
Finance salaries in Michigan
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Financial Officer | $169K | $242K | $348K | $503K | +3.5% |
| Investment Banker | $116K | $174K | $271K | $436K | +3.9% |
| Quantitative Analyst | $121K | $166K | $223K | $310K | +6.2% |
| Hedge Fund Analyst | $111K | $160K | $232K | $368K | +3.5% |
| Portfolio Manager | $111K | $157K | $218K | $310K | +4.2% |
| Private Equity Analyst | $106K | $153K | $218K | $339K | +4% |
| Financial Controller | $102K | $136K | $176K | $227K | +3.2% |
| Venture Capital Analyst | $92K | $131K | $179K | $252K | +5.5% |
| Tax Manager | $92K | $124K | $160K | $203K | +3% |
| Actuary | $92K | $121K | $157K | $198K | +5.5% |
| Compliance Officer | $70K | $95K | $126K | $166K | +4.8% |
| Financial Advisor | $56K | $92K | $143K | $223K | +3.8% |
| Financial Analyst | $66K | $92K | $126K | $174K | +3.6% |
| Risk Analyst | $66K | $89K | $118K | $153K | +4.5% |
| Budget Analyst | $60K | $79K | $101K | $126K | +2.5% |
| Accountant | $53K | $76K | $102K | $136K | +2.2% |
| Insurance Underwriter | $56K | $76K | $99K | $128K | +2% |
| Mortgage Loan Officer | $46K | $70K | $105K | $157K | +2.5% |
| Credit Analyst | $50K | $68K | $89K | $116K | +2.8% |
| Bookkeeper | $37K | $46K | $58K | $74K | +1% |
Gaming salaries in Michigan
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Gaming | $169K | $226K | $299K | $395K | +7% |
| Director of Game Development | $123K | $162K | $210K | $275K | +7.5% |
| Game Monetization Manager | $79K | $108K | $145K | $191K | +10.5% |
| Live Operations Manager | $75K | $101K | $135K | $175K | +12% |
| Game Producer | $69K | $94K | $127K | $169K | +5.5% |
| Game Designer | $56K | $79K | $108K | $146K | +6.5% |
| Video Game Designer | $56K | $79K | $108K | $146K | +6.5% |
| Esports Manager | $43K | $63K | $89K | $130K | +18% |
Government salaries in Michigan
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Health Official | $65K | $87K | $114K | $147K | +4.5% |
| Government Budget Officer | $59K | $78K | $100K | $128K | +2.5% |
| Military Officer | $52K | $78K | $109K | $147K | +2% |
| Urban Planner | $57K | $76K | $97K | $124K | +3.8% |
| Policy Analyst | $55K | $74K | $97K | $126K | +3.5% |
| Police Officer | $46K | $62K | $84K | $109K | +2.5% |
| Firefighter | $40K | $55K | $74K | $97K | +2.8% |
| Social Worker | $38K | $52K | $68K | $87K | +3.5% |
Healthcare salaries in Michigan
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anesthesiologist | $292K | $380K | $468K | $565K | +2.1% |
| Radiologist | $283K | $370K | $458K | $546K | +2.2% |
| Surgeon | $273K | $370K | $487K | $633K | +2.5% |
| Medical Doctor | $190K | $242K | $312K | $409K | +2.8% |
| Psychiatrist | $190K | $242K | $302K | $390K | +3.8% |
| Dentist | $144K | $175K | $219K | $283K | +2.5% |
| Optometrist | $109K | $134K | $164K | $205K | +2.8% |
| Pharmacist | $115K | $129K | $144K | $161K | +1.2% |
| Physician Assistant | $105K | $127K | $151K | $180K | +4.8% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $97K | $118K | $141K | $171K | +5.2% |
| Healthcare Administrator | $70K | $101K | $136K | $180K | +4.1% |
| ICU Nurse | $76K | $96K | $119K | $146K | +4% |
| Clinical Psychologist | $70K | $93K | $122K | $158K | +3.5% |
| Physical Therapist | $73K | $93K | $112K | $136K | +3.2% |
| Genetic Counselor | $70K | $88K | $107K | $132K | +5.8% |
| Occupational Therapist | $70K | $88K | $107K | $129K | +3.8% |
| Speech-Language Pathologist | $66K | $83K | $102K | $125K | +4.2% |
| Registered Nurse | $63K | $80K | $101K | $127K | +3.5% |
| Respiratory Therapist | $57K | $70K | $88K | $109K | +3.8% |
| Registered Dietitian | $51K | $66K | $84K | $105K | +3.5% |
| Surgical Technologist | $44K | $57K | $70K | $88K | +3.5% |
| Medical Lab Technician | $41K | $55K | $70K | $88K | +3.2% |
| Medical Coder | $41K | $54K | $68K | $86K | +2.8% |
| Paramedic | $37K | $49K | $63K | $80K | +3.2% |
Hospitality salaries in Michigan
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Manager | $48K | $67K | $91K | $125K | +3.2% |
| Executive Chef | $48K | $63K | $85K | $119K | +3.8% |
| Sommelier | $39K | $54K | $76K | $107K | +3.2% |
| Restaurant Manager | $39K | $52K | $69K | $91K | +3.5% |
| Travel Agent | $32K | $43K | $57K | $79K | +3% |
Human Resources salaries in Michigan
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) | $202K | $267K | $347K | $449K | +3% |
| VP of Human Resources | $142K | $187K | $242K | $312K | +3.2% |
| Director of Human Resources | $101K | $132K | $171K | $219K | +3.5% |
| Compensation & Benefits Manager | $96K | $125K | $154K | $187K | +3% |
| People Operations Manager | $84K | $110K | $136K | $168K | +5% |
| Learning & Development Manager | $82K | $107K | $132K | $163K | +4% |
| Diversity & Inclusion Manager | $79K | $106K | $130K | $163K | +3% |
| Talent Acquisition Manager | $82K | $106K | $130K | $158K | +4% |
| Employee Relations Manager | $79K | $104K | $127K | $158K | +3% |
| Organizational Development Consultant | $77K | $101K | $127K | $163K | +4% |
| Human Resources Manager | $72K | $100K | $134K | $173K | +2.9% |
| HR Business Partner (HRBP) | $72K | $94K | $115K | $144K | +4% |
| Senior Recruiter | $67K | $86K | $106K | $134K | +3.5% |
| HRIS Analyst | $65K | $84K | $104K | $130K | +4.5% |
| Compensation Analyst | $62K | $82K | $101K | $125K | +3.5% |
| Technical Recruiter | $62K | $82K | $101K | $130K | +4% |
| Training & Development Specialist | $53K | $67K | $84K | $106K | +4% |
| Benefits Administrator | $50K | $65K | $79K | $96K | +2.5% |
| HR Generalist | $53K | $65K | $79K | $96K | +3% |
| Recruiter | $46K | $62K | $84K | $115K | +3.2% |
| HR Coordinator | $41K | $50K | $59K | $73K | +2.5% |
Insurance salaries in Michigan
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Insurance Operations | $153K | $198K | $257K | $329K | +3.2% |
| Director of Insurance | $114K | $150K | $194K | $247K | +3.5% |
| Risk Manager | $79K | $106K | $140K | $182K | +4.5% |
| Insurance Underwriter | $56K | $76K | $102K | $134K | +1.5% |
| Claims Adjuster | $44K | $60K | $79K | $102K | +2% |
| Insurance Agent | $37K | $56K | $85K | $126K | +2.5% |
Legal salaries in Michigan
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patent Attorney | $129K | $177K | $237K | $325K | +4.2% |
| Corporate Lawyer | $110K | $167K | $268K | $430K | +3.8% |
| Compliance Lawyer | $96K | $139K | $189K | $253K | +5% |
| Judge | $91K | $129K | $174K | $229K | +1.5% |
| Legal Operations Manager | $91K | $124K | $162K | $210K | +6.5% |
| Attorney | $75K | $122K | $199K | $335K | +3.5% |
| Paralegal | $40K | $54K | $71K | $91K | +3.8% |
Marketing salaries in Michigan
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SVP of Marketing | $206K | $269K | $350K | $446K | +4.8% |
| VP of Marketing | $168K | $219K | $283K | $365K | +5% |
| Chief Marketing Officer | $139K | $202K | $296K | $441K | +3.5% |
| Sr. Director of Marketing | $142K | $184K | $238K | $302K | +5.2% |
| Director of Marketing | $113K | $149K | $192K | $248K | +5.5% |
| Demand Generation Manager | $86K | $115K | $144K | $178K | +6% |
| Product Marketing Manager | $84K | $113K | $149K | $190K | +7.5% |
| Marketing Manager | $75K | $106K | $146K | $192K | +3.3% |
| Marketing Operations Manager | $79K | $106K | $132K | $163K | +6% |
| CRM / Lifecycle Marketing Manager | $77K | $101K | $127K | $155K | +5% |
| Field Marketing Manager | $72K | $96K | $123K | $152K | +4% |
| Brand Manager | $69K | $94K | $127K | $165K | +3.5% |
| Growth Marketer | $69K | $94K | $127K | $163K | +8.5% |
| Digital Marketing Manager | $65K | $91K | $123K | $161K | +5.5% |
| Public Relations Manager | $65K | $91K | $125K | $165K | +3% |
| Content Marketing Manager | $67K | $88K | $113K | $139K | +4% |
| SEO Manager | $62K | $84K | $107K | $134K | +4.5% |
| Influencer Marketing Manager | $59K | $82K | $106K | $134K | +6% |
| Paid Media Manager | $59K | $82K | $110K | $142K | +6.5% |
| Email Marketing Manager | $56K | $75K | $101K | $132K | +5.5% |
| Marketing Analyst | $50K | $67K | $91K | $120K | +6% |
| Social Media Manager | $43K | $58K | $79K | $106K | +6.5% |
| Marketing Coordinator | $43K | $53K | $65K | $79K | +3% |
Media salaries in Michigan
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Media | $135K | $178K | $232K | $305K | +3.5% |
| Director of Content | $89K | $120K | $160K | $208K | +6.5% |
| Documentary Filmmaker | $38K | $59K | $96K | $160K | +5.5% |
| Editor | $41K | $57K | $80K | $111K | +0.5% |
| Podcast Producer | $38K | $57K | $80K | $114K | +15% |
| News Anchor | $35K | $53K | $89K | $169K | +-1.5% |
| Broadcast Journalist | $35K | $50K | $75K | $117K | +-1% |
| Reporter | $32K | $44K | $62K | $89K | +-2% |
Mental Health salaries in Michigan
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director of Mental Health Services | $86K | $115K | $151K | $195K | +5% |
| Neuropsychologist | $86K | $115K | $154K | $205K | +4.5% |
| Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) | $51K | $66K | $86K | $112K | +5.8% |
| Licensed Therapist (LMFT/LPC) | $47K | $60K | $80K | $105K | +5.5% |
| Behavioral Therapist (ABA) | $41K | $57K | $76K | $99K | +8.5% |
| Mental Health Counselor | $41K | $55K | $72K | $96K | +5.2% |
| Substance Abuse Counselor | $37K | $49K | $63K | $83K | +6.5% |
Nonprofit salaries in Michigan
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonprofit Executive Director | $59K | $82K | $113K | $158K | +3.2% |
| Fundraising Manager | $50K | $67K | $91K | $125K | +3.8% |
| Grant Writer | $46K | $59K | $77K | $98K | +3.5% |
| Case Manager | $36K | $48K | $61K | $79K | +3.5% |
| Community Outreach Coordinator | $36K | $48K | $62K | $81K | +3.8% |
Real Estate salaries in Michigan
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Estate Broker | $53K | $91K | $155K | $264K | +3.5% |
| Commercial Real Estate Analyst | $59K | $84K | $115K | $155K | +4% |
| Real Estate Appraiser | $50K | $69K | $94K | $127K | +2.8% |
| Property Manager | $46K | $62K | $84K | $113K | +3.2% |
| Real Estate Agent | $36K | $59K | $101K | $173K | +3.5% |
Retail salaries in Michigan
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-Commerce Manager | $56K | $77K | $105K | $138K | +7.5% |
| Retail Buyer | $47K | $66K | $89K | $118K | +2.5% |
| Retail Store Manager | $38K | $53K | $71K | $96K | +2% |
Sales salaries in Michigan
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) | $211K | $288K | $384K | $576K | +4% |
| SVP of Sales | $206K | $276K | $363K | $470K | +4% |
| VP of Sales | $158K | $213K | $283K | $374K | +4.2% |
| VP of Business Development | $154K | $202K | $259K | $326K | +3.5% |
| Strategic Partnerships Director | $125K | $168K | $211K | $269K | +4% |
| Business Development Director | $120K | $158K | $202K | $254K | +4% |
| Director of Sales | $113K | $152K | $202K | $267K | +4.5% |
| Enterprise Account Executive | $96K | $134K | $182K | $250K | +5% |
| Regional Sales Manager | $91K | $120K | $154K | $192K | +3% |
| Solutions Consultant (Pre-Sales) | $91K | $120K | $149K | $182K | +5% |
| Sales Engineer | $86K | $115K | $144K | $178K | +5% |
| Sales Operations Manager | $84K | $110K | $139K | $168K | +5% |
| Partnerships Manager | $79K | $106K | $134K | $168K | +5% |
| Sales Manager | $69K | $101K | $146K | $206K | +3.5% |
| Business Development Manager | $69K | $98K | $134K | $184K | +4.5% |
| Customer Success Manager | $69K | $94K | $120K | $149K | +7% |
| Account Executive | $53K | $75K | $107K | $155K | +3.8% |
| Account Manager | $56K | $72K | $91K | $115K | +3% |
| Business Development Representative (BDR) | $48K | $59K | $75K | $94K | +4% |
| Sales Representative | $40K | $59K | $88K | $132K | +3.5% |
| Sales Development Representative (SDR) | $46K | $58K | $72K | $91K | +4% |
| Inside Sales Representative | $43K | $56K | $69K | $86K | +2.5% |
Science salaries in Michigan
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical Data Scientist | $100K | $136K | $174K | $218K | +7.5% |
| Physicist | $75K | $107K | $145K | $191K | +4% |
| Research Scientist | $69K | $94K | $126K | $167K | +4.5% |
| Epidemiologist | $65K | $86K | $113K | $145K | +4.5% |
| Biochemist | $59K | $84K | $117K | $155K | +4.2% |
| Geologist | $59K | $84K | $113K | $148K | +3.8% |
| Laboratory Manager | $62K | $84K | $110K | $142K | +3.8% |
| Chemist | $55K | $77K | $103K | $136K | +3.2% |
| Biologist | $53K | $75K | $100K | $134K | +3.5% |
| Environmental Scientist | $53K | $73K | $96K | $126K | +4.8% |
| Clinical Research Coordinator | $46K | $59K | $77K | $98K | +5.5% |
Sports & Fitness salaries in Michigan
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Sports Operations | $139K | $187K | $254K | $350K | +4.5% |
| Sports Agent | $43K | $75K | $139K | $288K | +5.5% |
| Fitness Director | $50K | $67K | $91K | $123K | +6.5% |
| Sports Nutritionist | $46K | $62K | $84K | $113K | +7% |
| Athletic Trainer | $40K | $53K | $69K | $88K | +8% |
| Strength & Conditioning Coach | $36K | $53K | $75K | $110K | +7.5% |
| Sports Coach | $34K | $48K | $69K | $104K | +5% |
| Personal Trainer | $31K | $43K | $62K | $91K | +10% |
Supply Chain salaries in Michigan
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO) | $206K | $274K | $355K | $456K | +4% |
| Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) | $187K | $254K | $336K | $461K | +3% |
| VP of Supply Chain | $158K | $206K | $267K | $341K | +4.2% |
| Director of Procurement | $120K | $158K | $197K | $245K | +3.5% |
| Director of Supply Chain | $113K | $149K | $192K | $245K | +4.5% |
| Strategic Sourcing Manager | $94K | $123K | $152K | $187K | +4% |
| Category Manager (Procurement) | $88K | $115K | $142K | $178K | +4% |
| Sourcing Manager | $86K | $113K | $139K | $173K | +4% |
| Purchasing Manager | $75K | $104K | $134K | $171K | +2.5% |
| Contract Manager (Procurement) | $77K | $101K | $125K | $155K | +3% |
| Procurement Manager | $75K | $101K | $132K | $168K | +4.2% |
| Transportation & Fleet Manager | $73K | $96K | $120K | $152K | +3% |
| Logistics Manager | $69K | $94K | $125K | $161K | +4.5% |
| Vendor Manager | $72K | $94K | $117K | $146K | +4% |
| Distribution Center Manager | $69K | $91K | $113K | $142K | +3% |
| Demand Planner | $59K | $79K | $104K | $132K | +5.2% |
| Supply Planner | $59K | $77K | $96K | $120K | +3.5% |
| Inventory Manager | $58K | $75K | $92K | $115K | +2.5% |
| Supply Chain Analyst | $56K | $75K | $98K | $127K | +5.8% |
| Procurement Specialist | $54K | $69K | $86K | $107K | +3% |
| Warehouse Manager | $53K | $69K | $91K | $117K | +3.8% |
| Logistics Analyst | $53K | $67K | $84K | $106K | +4% |
| Purchasing Agent / Buyer | $48K | $62K | $77K | $96K | +2% |
| Freight Broker | $40K | $59K | $84K | $120K | +5.5% |
| Logistics Coordinator | $40K | $54K | $69K | $88K | +3.5% |
Technology salaries in Michigan
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SVP of Engineering | $270K | $352K | $451K | $573K | +5.8% |
| Chief Product Officer (CPO) | $246K | $323K | $419K | $539K | +5% |
| Chief Technology Officer (CTO) | $236K | $310K | $403K | $518K | +5.5% |
| Chief Data Officer (CDO) | $229K | $301K | $393K | $509K | +9.5% |
| VP of Engineering | $222K | $287K | $366K | $467K | +6% |
| VP of Product | $202K | $262K | $337K | $432K | +5.2% |
| Sr. Director of Engineering | $193K | $249K | $316K | $403K | +6.2% |
| VP of Data | $188K | $246K | $320K | $412K | +8% |
| Director of Engineering | $162K | $207K | $262K | $332K | +6.5% |
| Director of Product Management | $156K | $200K | $255K | $326K | +5.5% |
| Director of Data | $143K | $185K | $239K | $306K | +8.5% |
| AI Engineer | $125K | $169K | $217K | $279K | +12% |
| Cloud Architect | $125K | $164K | $207K | $255K | +6.8% |
| Machine Learning Engineer | $120K | $162K | $207K | $265K | +8.4% |
| NLP Engineer | $120K | $162K | $207K | $262K | +10.2% |
| Computer Vision Engineer | $116K | $156K | $200K | $255K | +9.5% |
| Solutions Architect | $116K | $152K | $193K | $241K | +5.8% |
| Information Security Manager | $111K | $146K | $188K | $236K | +7.8% |
| Site Reliability Engineer | $111K | $146K | $185K | $229K | +7% |
| Blockchain Developer | $106K | $145K | $188K | $241K | +7.5% |
| Product Manager | $106K | $143K | $183K | $231K | +3.8% |
| DevOps Engineer | $101K | $135K | $171K | $207K | +6.2% |
| Data Scientist | $96K | $133K | $169K | $212K | +5.1% |
| IT Manager | $96K | $130K | $166K | $207K | +3.5% |
| Data Engineer | $94K | $127K | $162K | $202K | +6.5% |
| Software Engineer | $92K | $125K | $159K | $202K | +4.2% |
| Backend Developer | $87K | $120K | $154K | $193K | +4.3% |
| Mobile Developer | $87K | $120K | $156K | $197K | +5.2% |
| Full Stack Developer | $85K | $116K | $149K | $188K | +4.6% |
| Salesforce Developer | $87K | $116K | $149K | $188K | +5.5% |
| Penetration Tester | $85K | $114K | $146K | $188K | +8.2% |
| Cybersecurity Analyst | $82K | $111K | $143K | $178K | +7.3% |
| ERP Consultant | $82K | $111K | $145K | $183K | +3.8% |
| Scrum Master | $85K | $111K | $140K | $173K | +3.2% |
| Embedded Systems Engineer | $82K | $108K | $137K | $171K | +3.8% |
| Frontend Developer | $79K | $108K | $140K | $178K | +4.5% |
| Database Administrator | $75K | $101K | $130K | $164K | +2.8% |
| Network Engineer | $72K | $96K | $125K | $159K | +3% |
| UX Designer | $69K | $95K | $125K | $159K | +3.1% |
| Game Developer | $69K | $94K | $127K | $166K | +4.8% |
| QA Engineer | $67K | $92K | $120K | $152K | +3% |
| Systems Administrator | $60K | $83K | $108K | $137K | +2.2% |
| Data Analyst | $58K | $79K | $104K | $135K | +4% |
| Technical Writer | $56K | $76K | $98K | $125K | +2.5% |
| IT Support Specialist | $40K | $56K | $73K | $94K | +2% |
Transportation salaries in Michigan
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airline Pilot | $101K | $155K | $227K | $319K | +5.2% |
| Transportation Planner | $60K | $79K | $104K | $135K | +4.2% |
| Fleet Manager | $56K | $75K | $99K | $128K | +4% |
| Truck Driver (CDL) | $41K | $50K | $66K | $85K | +4.8% |
Veterinary salaries in Michigan
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Surgeon | $136K | $185K | $248K | $331K | +5.5% |
| Veterinarian | $86K | $117K | $161K | $214K | +5% |
| Zoo Veterinarian | $73K | $99K | $134K | $177K | +4% |
| Veterinary Practice Manager | $47K | $63K | $83K | $105K | +5% |
| Animal Behaviorist | $44K | $60K | $83K | $112K | +4.5% |
| Veterinary Technician | $31K | $41K | $53K | $66K | +6.5% |
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