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 | $263K | $375K | $516K | $657K | +3.2% |
| Anesthesiologist | $281K | $366K | $450K | $544K | +2.1% |
| Radiologist | $272K | $357K | $441K | $525K | +2.2% |
| Surgeon | $263K | $357K | $469K | $610K | +2.5% |
| SVP of Engineering | $261K | $341K | $437K | $555K | +5.8% |
| Chief Product Officer (CPO) | $238K | $313K | $406K | $523K | +5% |
| Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) | $231K | $306K | $399K | $515K | +6.5% |
| Chief Technology Officer (CTO) | $229K | $301K | $390K | $502K | +5.5% |
| Chief Data Officer (CDO) | $222K | $291K | $381K | $493K | +9.5% |
| VP of Engineering | $215K | $278K | $355K | $453K | +6% |
Cities in Michigan
Accounting salaries in Michigan
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SVP of Finance | $196K | $257K | $332K | $421K | +3.2% |
| VP of Finance | $154K | $201K | $257K | $327K | +3.5% |
| Director of Accounting | $122K | $157K | $201K | $252K | +3% |
| Forensic Accountant | $70K | $95K | $129K | $164K | +4.5% |
| Certified Public Accountant (CPA) | $61K | $82K | $110K | $145K | +2.5% |
| Auditor | $54K | $73K | $98K | $131K | +2.2% |
| Tax Accountant | $51K | $70K | $94K | $126K | +2% |
| Staff Accountant | $42K | $56K | $73K | $92K | +1.8% |
Agriculture salaries in Michigan
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director of Agricultural Operations | $91K | $123K | $163K | $213K | +3% |
| Agricultural Economist | $58K | $79K | $107K | $145K | +3.5% |
| Agricultural Engineer | $61K | $79K | $105K | $138K | +4% |
| Precision Agriculture Specialist | $54K | $73K | $98K | $131K | +12% |
| Food Scientist | $51K | $70K | $95K | $129K | +5.5% |
| Farm Manager | $51K | $67K | $91K | $126K | +2.5% |
| Agronomist | $49K | $65K | $89K | $119K | +4.5% |
Architecture salaries in Michigan
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director of Architecture | $112K | $146K | $189K | $246K | +4% |
| Project Architect | $74K | $99K | $130K | $168K | +4.5% |
| Architect | $68K | $90K | $121K | $159K | +4% |
| BIM Manager | $68K | $90K | $118K | $151K | +8.5% |
| Urban Designer | $61K | $83K | $112K | $146K | +4.5% |
| Landscape Architect | $55K | $74K | $99K | $132K | +4.2% |
| Interior Architect | $52K | $71K | $96K | $130K | +3.8% |
Banking salaries in Michigan
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Banking | $161K | $210K | $271K | $351K | +2.8% |
| Director of Banking | $126K | $164K | $210K | $271K | +2.5% |
| Wealth Manager | $79K | $112K | $164K | $234K | +4.5% |
| Commercial Banker | $67K | $92K | $126K | $168K | +2.5% |
| Investment Advisor | $61K | $89K | $136K | $196K | +4% |
| Bank Branch Manager | $54K | $73K | $95K | $123K | +1.5% |
| Loan Officer | $49K | $70K | $101K | $145K | +2% |
Business salaries in Michigan
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) | $231K | $306K | $399K | $515K | +6.5% |
| SVP of Sales | $201K | $269K | $353K | $457K | +4% |
| Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) | $196K | $259K | $338K | $437K | +3% |
| SVP of Operations | $185K | $245K | $319K | $415K | +3.5% |
| Chief Executive Officer | $145K | $219K | $355K | $579K | +3.2% |
| VP of Sales | $154K | $207K | $275K | $364K | +4.2% |
| Chief Marketing Officer | $135K | $196K | $287K | $429K | +3.5% |
| Chief Operating Officer | $135K | $196K | $299K | $448K | +3% |
| VP of Human Resources | $138K | $182K | $235K | $303K | +3.2% |
| Director of Sales | $110K | $147K | $196K | $259K | +4.5% |
| Director of Operations | $101K | $133K | $173K | $222K | +3.8% |
| Director of Human Resources | $98K | $129K | $166K | $213K | +3.5% |
| Management Consultant | $75K | $107K | $151K | $210K | +4.2% |
| Marketing Manager | $73K | $103K | $142K | $187K | +3.3% |
| General Manager | $70K | $101K | $142K | $196K | +2.8% |
| Purchasing Manager | $73K | $101K | $131K | $166K | +2.5% |
| Supply Chain Manager | $73K | $101K | $133K | $170K | +4.5% |
| Sales Manager | $67K | $98K | $142K | $201K | +3.5% |
| Human Resources Manager | $70K | $97K | $131K | $168K | +2.9% |
| Brand Manager | $67K | $91K | $123K | $161K | +3.5% |
| Operations Manager | $63K | $91K | $126K | $168K | +2.5% |
| Project Manager | $67K | $91K | $123K | $159K | +3.7% |
| Digital Marketing Manager | $63K | $89K | $119K | $157K | +5.5% |
| Public Relations Manager | $63K | $89K | $121K | $161K | +3% |
| Business Analyst | $58K | $79K | $105K | $135K | +3.8% |
| Account Executive | $51K | $73K | $105K | $151K | +3.8% |
| Content Strategist | $51K | $70K | $93K | $121K | +5.2% |
| Executive Assistant | $49K | $63K | $82K | $105K | +1.8% |
| Recruiter | $45K | $61K | $82K | $112K | +3.2% |
| SEO Specialist | $45K | $61K | $82K | $110K | +5.8% |
| Event Planner | $39K | $52K | $70K | $93K | +3.8% |
| Logistics Coordinator | $39K | $52K | $67K | $86K | +3.5% |
Cannabis salaries in Michigan
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Cannabis | $135K | $182K | $241K | $317K | +16% |
| Director of Cannabis Operations | $89K | $119K | $157K | $207K | +18% |
| Cannabis Compliance Officer | $51K | $70K | $93K | $126K | +20% |
| Cannabis Chemist | $49K | $67K | $91K | $123K | +18.5% |
| Cultivation Manager | $49K | $67K | $91K | $123K | +16% |
| Dispensary Manager | $42K | $58K | $77K | $101K | +15% |
| Extraction Technician | $35K | $49K | $63K | $82K | +18% |
| Budtender | $26K | $34K | $43K | $54K | +14% |
Construction salaries in Michigan
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Construction | $152K | $199K | $258K | $333K | +4.8% |
| Director of Construction | $111K | $145K | $187K | $242K | +5% |
| Construction Manager | $73K | $98K | $129K | $169K | +4.5% |
| Construction Superintendent | $73K | $98K | $129K | $167K | +5.5% |
| Construction Estimator | $58K | $79K | $103K | $133K | +4.2% |
| Industrial Electrician | $58K | $77K | $98K | $126K | +7.5% |
| Land Surveyor | $54K | $73K | $96K | $122K | +3.8% |
| Pipefitter | $52K | $67K | $86K | $111K | +4.5% |
| Electrician | $49K | $64K | $82K | $108K | +6.2% |
| Ironworker | $49K | $64K | $82K | $108K | +5% |
| Plumber | $49K | $64K | $84K | $111K | +5.5% |
| Diesel Mechanic | $45K | $58K | $75K | $96K | +4.8% |
| HVAC Technician | $45K | $58K | $75K | $96K | +5.8% |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $45K | $58K | $77K | $101K | +4.2% |
| Carpenter | $39K | $52K | $69K | $89K | +4% |
| Welder | $36K | $47K | $60K | $77K | +3.5% |
Creative salaries in Michigan
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UX Researcher | $75K | $103K | $133K | $170K | +5.5% |
| Art Director | $66K | $92K | $124K | $163K | +2.8% |
| Animator | $48K | $66K | $90K | $124K | +4.5% |
| Fashion Designer | $44K | $62K | $90K | $133K | +2.5% |
| Video Producer | $44K | $62K | $87K | $124K | +4.2% |
| Copywriter | $41K | $57K | $78K | $106K | +3.5% |
| Music Producer | $35K | $57K | $96K | $170K | +3.5% |
| Social Media Manager | $41K | $55K | $75K | $101K | +6.5% |
| Graphic Designer | $39K | $53K | $72K | $94K | +3% |
| Interior Designer | $39K | $53K | $73K | $99K | +3.2% |
| Journalist | $35K | $48K | $66K | $94K | +1.5% |
| Photographer | $29K | $42K | $62K | $92K | +3% |
Cybersecurity salaries in Michigan
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Cybersecurity | $182K | $233K | $299K | $383K | +7.5% |
| Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) | $168K | $224K | $289K | $373K | +8.5% |
| Director of Cybersecurity | $145K | $182K | $229K | $285K | +8% |
| Security Architect | $131K | $163K | $201K | $247K | +9.2% |
| Cloud Security Engineer | $117K | $151K | $187K | $231K | +12.5% |
| Security Engineer | $107K | $138K | $173K | $215K | +10.2% |
| Threat Intelligence Analyst | $82K | $107K | $138K | $173K | +9.5% |
| Digital Forensics Analyst | $70K | $91K | $119K | $151K | +7.5% |
| SOC Analyst | $54K | $73K | $95K | $121K | +8.8% |
Dental salaries in Michigan
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Surgeon | $263K | $375K | $516K | $657K | +3.2% |
| Orthodontist | $188K | $263K | $357K | $469K | +3.5% |
| Periodontist | $169K | $239K | $328K | $432K | +3% |
| Dental Hygienist | $58K | $75K | $92K | $111K | +7% |
| Dental Office Manager | $42K | $56K | $73K | $92K | +4.5% |
| Dental Assistant | $33K | $41K | $52K | $64K | +5.5% |
Education salaries in Michigan
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Principal | $76K | $95K | $116K | $142K | +2.2% |
| Education Administrator | $67K | $89K | $114K | $144K | +2.5% |
| University Professor | $61K | $84K | $121K | $177K | +2.1% |
| Instructional Designer | $54K | $71K | $91K | $116K | +4.5% |
| Curriculum Developer | $51K | $67K | $86K | $110K | +3.8% |
| Special Education Teacher | $45K | $61K | $78K | $101K | +3.5% |
| K-12 Teacher | $42K | $58K | $76K | $98K | +1.8% |
| Librarian | $45K | $58K | $75K | $93K | +1.5% |
| School Counselor | $45K | $58K | $75K | $93K | +3% |
| Academic Advisor | $37K | $48K | $63K | $80K | +3% |
Energy salaries in Michigan
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil & Gas Operations Manager | $103K | $138K | $179K | $231K | +2% |
| Energy Engineer | $73K | $98K | $129K | $163K | +6.5% |
| Energy Analyst | $58K | $79K | $105K | $135K | +6% |
| Wind Turbine Technician | $45K | $56K | $71K | $91K | +45% |
| Solar Installer | $39K | $49K | $63K | $82K | +22% |
Engineering salaries in Michigan
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petroleum Engineer | $104K | $137K | $178K | $227K | +1.5% |
| Nuclear Engineer | $90K | $118K | $149K | $187K | +2.2% |
| Aerospace Engineer | $85K | $115K | $149K | $187K | +3.8% |
| Chemical Engineer | $76K | $102K | $132K | $168K | +2.5% |
| Electrical Engineer | $74K | $99K | $129K | $161K | +3.1% |
| Controls Engineer | $74K | $98K | $127K | $159K | +4% |
| Biomedical Engineer | $68K | $93K | $121K | $153K | +5.2% |
| Materials Engineer | $68K | $93K | $121K | $153K | +3% |
| Process Engineer | $68K | $93K | $121K | $153K | +3.5% |
| Industrial Engineer | $68K | $91K | $117K | $149K | +3.5% |
| Mechanical Engineer | $68K | $91K | $117K | $146K | +2.8% |
| Manufacturing Engineer | $66K | $90K | $115K | $146K | +3.2% |
| Environmental Engineer | $64K | $87K | $113K | $144K | +4.2% |
| Structural Engineer | $66K | $87K | $113K | $144K | +3.2% |
| Civil Engineer | $64K | $85K | $112K | $142K | +3.4% |
| Geotechnical Engineer | $64K | $85K | $112K | $142K | +3.5% |
| Quality Engineer | $61K | $83K | $109K | $140K | +3% |
Finance salaries in Michigan
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Financial Officer | $164K | $234K | $337K | $486K | +3.5% |
| Investment Banker | $112K | $168K | $262K | $421K | +3.9% |
| Quantitative Analyst | $117K | $161K | $215K | $299K | +6.2% |
| Hedge Fund Analyst | $108K | $154K | $224K | $355K | +3.5% |
| Portfolio Manager | $108K | $151K | $210K | $299K | +4.2% |
| Private Equity Analyst | $103K | $148K | $210K | $327K | +4% |
| Financial Controller | $98K | $131K | $170K | $220K | +3.2% |
| Venture Capital Analyst | $89K | $126K | $173K | $243K | +5.5% |
| Tax Manager | $89K | $120K | $154K | $196K | +3% |
| Actuary | $89K | $117K | $151K | $192K | +5.5% |
| Compliance Officer | $67K | $92K | $122K | $161K | +4.8% |
| Financial Advisor | $54K | $89K | $138K | $215K | +3.8% |
| Financial Analyst | $64K | $89K | $122K | $168K | +3.6% |
| Risk Analyst | $64K | $86K | $114K | $148K | +4.5% |
| Budget Analyst | $58K | $77K | $97K | $122K | +2.5% |
| Accountant | $51K | $73K | $98K | $131K | +2.2% |
| Insurance Underwriter | $54K | $73K | $95K | $123K | +2% |
| Mortgage Loan Officer | $45K | $67K | $101K | $151K | +2.5% |
| Credit Analyst | $49K | $65K | $86K | $112K | +2.8% |
| Bookkeeper | $36K | $45K | $56K | $71K | +1% |
Gaming salaries in Michigan
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Gaming | $163K | $219K | $289K | $383K | +7% |
| Director of Game Development | $119K | $157K | $203K | $266K | +7.5% |
| Game Monetization Manager | $77K | $105K | $140K | $185K | +10.5% |
| Live Operations Manager | $73K | $98K | $131K | $170K | +12% |
| Game Producer | $67K | $91K | $123K | $163K | +5.5% |
| Game Designer | $54K | $77K | $105K | $142K | +6.5% |
| Esports Manager | $42K | $61K | $86K | $126K | +18% |
Government salaries in Michigan
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Health Official | $63K | $85K | $111K | $144K | +4.5% |
| Government Budget Officer | $58K | $76K | $97K | $125K | +2.5% |
| Military Officer | $51K | $76K | $107K | $144K | +2% |
| Urban Planner | $56K | $74K | $95K | $121K | +3.8% |
| Policy Analyst | $54K | $72K | $95K | $123K | +3.5% |
| Police Officer | $45K | $60K | $82K | $107K | +2.5% |
| Firefighter | $39K | $54K | $72K | $95K | +2.8% |
| Social Worker | $37K | $51K | $67K | $85K | +3.5% |
Healthcare salaries in Michigan
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anesthesiologist | $281K | $366K | $450K | $544K | +2.1% |
| Radiologist | $272K | $357K | $441K | $525K | +2.2% |
| Surgeon | $263K | $357K | $469K | $610K | +2.5% |
| Medical Doctor | $183K | $233K | $300K | $394K | +2.8% |
| Psychiatrist | $183K | $233K | $291K | $375K | +3.8% |
| Dentist | $139K | $169K | $211K | $272K | +2.5% |
| Optometrist | $105K | $129K | $158K | $197K | +2.8% |
| Pharmacist | $111K | $124K | $139K | $155K | +1.2% |
| Physician Assistant | $101K | $122K | $145K | $174K | +4.8% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $94K | $114K | $136K | $164K | +5.2% |
| Healthcare Administrator | $68K | $98K | $131K | $174K | +4.1% |
| ICU Nurse | $73K | $92K | $114K | $141K | +4% |
| Clinical Psychologist | $68K | $89K | $117K | $152K | +3.5% |
| Physical Therapist | $70K | $89K | $108K | $131K | +3.2% |
| Genetic Counselor | $68K | $84K | $103K | $127K | +5.8% |
| Occupational Therapist | $68K | $84K | $103K | $124K | +3.8% |
| Speech-Language Pathologist | $64K | $80K | $99K | $120K | +4.2% |
| Registered Nurse | $61K | $77K | $98K | $122K | +3.5% |
| Respiratory Therapist | $54K | $68K | $84K | $105K | +3.8% |
| Registered Dietitian | $49K | $64K | $81K | $101K | +3.5% |
| Surgical Technologist | $42K | $54K | $68K | $84K | +3.5% |
| Medical Lab Technician | $39K | $53K | $68K | $84K | +3.2% |
| Medical Coder | $39K | $52K | $66K | $83K | +2.8% |
| Paramedic | $36K | $47K | $61K | $77K | +3.2% |
Hospitality salaries in Michigan
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Manager | $48K | $66K | $90K | $124K | +3.2% |
| Executive Chef | $48K | $63K | $85K | $118K | +3.8% |
| Sommelier | $39K | $53K | $76K | $106K | +3.2% |
| Restaurant Manager | $39K | $52K | $68K | $90K | +3.5% |
| Travel Agent | $32K | $42K | $57K | $78K | +3% |
Insurance salaries in Michigan
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Insurance Operations | $148K | $192K | $248K | $318K | +3.2% |
| Director of Insurance | $110K | $145K | $187K | $238K | +3.5% |
| Risk Manager | $77K | $103K | $136K | $176K | +4.5% |
| Insurance Underwriter | $54K | $73K | $98K | $129K | +1.5% |
| Claims Adjuster | $42K | $58K | $77K | $98K | +2% |
| Insurance Agent | $36K | $54K | $82K | $122K | +2.5% |
Legal salaries in Michigan
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patent Attorney | $126K | $173K | $231K | $317K | +4.2% |
| Corporate Lawyer | $107K | $163K | $261K | $420K | +3.8% |
| Compliance Lawyer | $93K | $135K | $185K | $247K | +5% |
| Judge | $89K | $126K | $170K | $224K | +1.5% |
| Legal Operations Manager | $89K | $121K | $159K | $205K | +6.5% |
| Attorney | $73K | $119K | $194K | $327K | +3.5% |
| Paralegal | $39K | $52K | $69K | $89K | +3.8% |
Marketing salaries in Michigan
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SVP of Marketing | $201K | $261K | $341K | $434K | +4.8% |
| VP of Marketing | $163K | $213K | $275K | $355K | +5% |
| Sr. Director of Marketing | $138K | $179K | $231K | $294K | +5.2% |
| Director of Marketing | $110K | $145K | $187K | $241K | +5.5% |
| Product Marketing Manager | $82K | $110K | $145K | $185K | +7.5% |
| Growth Marketer | $67K | $91K | $123K | $159K | +8.5% |
| Paid Media Manager | $58K | $79K | $107K | $138K | +6.5% |
| Email Marketing Manager | $54K | $73K | $98K | $129K | +5.5% |
| Marketing Analyst | $49K | $65K | $89K | $117K | +6% |
Media salaries in Michigan
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Media | $136K | $179K | $234K | $308K | +3.5% |
| Director of Content | $90K | $121K | $161K | $209K | +6.5% |
| Documentary Filmmaker | $39K | $60K | $96K | $161K | +5.5% |
| Editor | $41K | $57K | $81K | $112K | +0.5% |
| Podcast Producer | $39K | $57K | $81K | $115K | +15% |
| News Anchor | $35K | $53K | $90K | $170K | +-1.5% |
| Broadcast Journalist | $35K | $51K | $75K | $118K | +-1% |
| Reporter | $32K | $44K | $62K | $90K | +-2% |
Mental Health salaries in Michigan
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director of Mental Health Services | $83K | $111K | $145K | $188K | +5% |
| Neuropsychologist | $83K | $111K | $148K | $197K | +4.5% |
| Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) | $49K | $64K | $83K | $108K | +5.8% |
| Licensed Therapist (LMFT/LPC) | $45K | $58K | $77K | $101K | +5.5% |
| Behavioral Therapist (ABA) | $39K | $54K | $73K | $96K | +8.5% |
| Mental Health Counselor | $39K | $53K | $69K | $92K | +5.2% |
| Substance Abuse Counselor | $36K | $47K | $61K | $80K | +6.5% |
Nonprofit salaries in Michigan
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonprofit Executive Director | $57K | $78K | $108K | $152K | +3.2% |
| Fundraising Manager | $48K | $64K | $87K | $119K | +3.8% |
| Grant Writer | $44K | $57K | $73K | $94K | +3.5% |
| Case Manager | $35K | $46K | $59K | $75K | +3.5% |
| Community Outreach Coordinator | $35K | $46K | $60K | $77K | +3.8% |
Real Estate salaries in Michigan
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Estate Broker | $50K | $87K | $148K | $251K | +3.5% |
| Commercial Real Estate Analyst | $57K | $80K | $109K | $148K | +4% |
| Real Estate Appraiser | $47K | $66K | $89K | $120K | +2.8% |
| Property Manager | $44K | $59K | $80K | $108K | +3.2% |
| Real Estate Agent | $35K | $57K | $96K | $164K | +3.5% |
Retail salaries in Michigan
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Development Manager | $66K | $94K | $129K | $176K | +4.5% |
| E-Commerce Manager | $57K | $78K | $106K | $140K | +7.5% |
| Retail Buyer | $48K | $66K | $90K | $119K | +2.5% |
| Sales Representative | $39K | $57K | $84K | $127K | +3.5% |
| Retail Store Manager | $39K | $53K | $72K | $96K | +2% |
Science salaries in Michigan
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical Data Scientist | $98K | $133K | $170K | $213K | +7.5% |
| Physicist | $73K | $105K | $142K | $187K | +4% |
| Research Scientist | $67K | $91K | $123K | $163K | +4.5% |
| Epidemiologist | $63K | $84K | $110K | $142K | +4.5% |
| Biochemist | $58K | $82K | $114K | $151K | +4.2% |
| Geologist | $58K | $82K | $110K | $145K | +3.8% |
| Laboratory Manager | $61K | $82K | $107K | $138K | +3.8% |
| Chemist | $54K | $75K | $101K | $133K | +3.2% |
| Biologist | $51K | $73K | $98K | $131K | +3.5% |
| Environmental Scientist | $51K | $71K | $93K | $123K | +4.8% |
| Clinical Research Coordinator | $45K | $58K | $75K | $95K | +5.5% |
Sports & Fitness salaries in Michigan
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Sports Operations | $135K | $182K | $247K | $341K | +4.5% |
| Sports Agent | $42K | $73K | $135K | $280K | +5.5% |
| Fitness Director | $49K | $65K | $89K | $119K | +6.5% |
| Sports Nutritionist | $45K | $61K | $82K | $110K | +7% |
| Athletic Trainer | $39K | $51K | $67K | $86K | +8% |
| Strength & Conditioning Coach | $35K | $51K | $73K | $107K | +7.5% |
| Sports Coach | $33K | $47K | $67K | $101K | +5% |
| Personal Trainer | $30K | $42K | $61K | $89K | +10% |
Supply Chain salaries in Michigan
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO) | $201K | $266K | $345K | $443K | +4% |
| VP of Supply Chain | $154K | $201K | $259K | $331K | +4.2% |
| Director of Supply Chain | $110K | $145K | $187K | $238K | +4.5% |
| Procurement Manager | $73K | $98K | $129K | $163K | +4.2% |
| Demand Planner | $58K | $77K | $101K | $129K | +5.2% |
| Supply Chain Analyst | $54K | $73K | $95K | $123K | +5.8% |
| Warehouse Manager | $51K | $67K | $89K | $114K | +3.8% |
| Freight Broker | $39K | $58K | $82K | $117K | +5.5% |
Technology salaries in Michigan
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SVP of Engineering | $261K | $341K | $437K | $555K | +5.8% |
| Chief Product Officer (CPO) | $238K | $313K | $406K | $523K | +5% |
| Chief Technology Officer (CTO) | $229K | $301K | $390K | $502K | +5.5% |
| Chief Data Officer (CDO) | $222K | $291K | $381K | $493K | +9.5% |
| VP of Engineering | $215K | $278K | $355K | $453K | +6% |
| VP of Product | $196K | $254K | $327K | $418K | +5.2% |
| Sr. Director of Engineering | $187K | $241K | $306K | $390K | +6.2% |
| VP of Data | $182K | $238K | $310K | $399K | +8% |
| Director of Engineering | $157K | $201K | $254K | $322K | +6.5% |
| Director of Product Management | $151K | $194K | $247K | $315K | +5.5% |
| Director of Data | $138K | $179K | $231K | $297K | +8.5% |
| AI Engineer | $121K | $163K | $210K | $271K | +12% |
| Cloud Architect | $121K | $159K | $201K | $247K | +6.8% |
| Machine Learning Engineer | $117K | $157K | $201K | $257K | +8.4% |
| NLP Engineer | $117K | $157K | $201K | $254K | +10.2% |
| Computer Vision Engineer | $112K | $151K | $194K | $247K | +9.5% |
| Solutions Architect | $112K | $147K | $187K | $233K | +5.8% |
| Information Security Manager | $107K | $142K | $182K | $229K | +7.8% |
| Site Reliability Engineer | $107K | $142K | $179K | $222K | +7% |
| Blockchain Developer | $103K | $140K | $182K | $233K | +7.5% |
| Product Manager | $103K | $138K | $177K | $224K | +3.8% |
| DevOps Engineer | $98K | $131K | $166K | $201K | +6.2% |
| Data Scientist | $93K | $129K | $163K | $205K | +5.1% |
| IT Manager | $93K | $126K | $161K | $201K | +3.5% |
| Data Engineer | $91K | $123K | $157K | $196K | +6.5% |
| Software Engineer | $89K | $121K | $154K | $196K | +4.2% |
| Backend Developer | $84K | $117K | $149K | $187K | +4.3% |
| Mobile Developer | $84K | $117K | $151K | $191K | +5.2% |
| Full Stack Developer | $82K | $112K | $145K | $182K | +4.6% |
| Salesforce Developer | $84K | $112K | $145K | $182K | +5.5% |
| Penetration Tester | $82K | $110K | $142K | $182K | +8.2% |
| Cybersecurity Analyst | $79K | $107K | $138K | $173K | +7.3% |
| ERP Consultant | $79K | $107K | $140K | $177K | +3.8% |
| Scrum Master | $82K | $107K | $135K | $168K | +3.2% |
| Embedded Systems Engineer | $79K | $105K | $133K | $166K | +3.8% |
| Frontend Developer | $77K | $105K | $135K | $173K | +4.5% |
| Database Administrator | $73K | $98K | $126K | $159K | +2.8% |
| Network Engineer | $70K | $93K | $121K | $154K | +3% |
| UX Designer | $67K | $92K | $121K | $154K | +3.1% |
| Game Developer | $67K | $91K | $123K | $161K | +4.8% |
| QA Engineer | $65K | $89K | $117K | $147K | +3% |
| Systems Administrator | $58K | $80K | $105K | $133K | +2.2% |
| Data Analyst | $56K | $77K | $101K | $131K | +4% |
| Technical Writer | $54K | $74K | $95K | $121K | +2.5% |
| IT Support Specialist | $39K | $54K | $71K | $91K | +2% |
Transportation salaries in Michigan
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airline Pilot | $99K | $151K | $222K | $312K | +5.2% |
| Logistics Manager | $68K | $93K | $123K | $159K | +4.5% |
| Transportation Planner | $59K | $77K | $102K | $132K | +4.2% |
| Fleet Manager | $55K | $74K | $96K | $125K | +4% |
| Truck Driver (CDL) | $40K | $49K | $64K | $83K | +4.8% |
Veterinary salaries in Michigan
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Surgeon | $131K | $178K | $239K | $319K | +5.5% |
| Veterinarian | $83K | $113K | $155K | $206K | +5% |
| Zoo Veterinarian | $70K | $96K | $129K | $171K | +4% |
| Veterinary Practice Manager | $45K | $61K | $80K | $101K | +5% |
| Animal Behaviorist | $42K | $58K | $80K | $108K | +4.5% |
| Veterinary Technician | $30K | $39K | $51K | $64K | +6.5% |
How far does your Michigan salary go?
Michigan has an average COL index of 91. Factor in the 4.25% state income tax when comparing offers from no-tax states.
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Michigan has 6 major metro areas tracked with a combined population of 1.3 million. Average COL index: 91 vs US baseline of 100 — salaries go ~9% further than national average.
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All salary data from BLS OES, O*NET, and H-1B employer filings, adjusted for Michigan regional cost of living. Figures represent 2026 annual compensation in USD.