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Highest paying jobs in Michigan after tax

Of the jobs with an exact median in Michigan, radiologist pays most: $485,920 a year, and a single filer keeps about $311,255 after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Michigan tax.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Take-home for 2026, single filer, from our Michigan paycheck calculator.

Which 25 jobs pay best after tax in Michigan?

The 25 best-paid jobs in Michigan after tax
Rank	Job	Median pay	Take-home
1	Radiologist	$485,920	$311,255
2	Airline Pilot	$428,570	$277,762
3	Cardiologist	$419,030	$272,191
4	Emergency Medicine Physician	$417,760	$271,449
5	Dermatologist	$414,910	$269,785
6	Orthopedic Surgeon	$413,450	$268,932
7	Other Surgeon	$412,460	$268,354
8	Orthodontist	$357,090	$236,018
9	Pathologist	$303,070	$204,470
10	Psychiatrist	$291,850	$197,918
11	Chief Executive	$255,560	$176,222
12	Nurse Anesthetist	$247,010	$170,972
13	Other Dental Specialist	$229,150	$160,006
14	Family Medicine Physician	$214,070	$150,442
15	Obstetrician and Gynecologist	$209,650	$147,375
16	General Pediatrician	$204,690	$143,933
17	Ophthalmologist	$179,720	$126,717
18	General Dentist	$169,930	$120,442
19	Engineering Manager	$166,930	$118,519
20	IT Manager	$163,760	$116,487
21	Podiatrist	$162,140	$115,448
22	Other Physician	$155,480	$111,179
23	Compensation and Benefits Manager	$151,620	$108,705
24	Internal Medicine Physician	$149,990	$107,660
25	Purchasing Manager	$142,120	$102,616

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Every job with a median in Michigan: pay, take-home and people
Job	Median pay	Take-home	People
Radiologist	$485,920	$311,255	360
Airline Pilot	$428,570	$277,762	–
Cardiologist	$419,030	$272,191	340
Emergency Medicine Physician	$417,760	$271,449	910
Dermatologist	$414,910	$269,785	–
Orthopedic Surgeon	$413,450	$268,932	200
Other Surgeon	$412,460	$268,354	440
Orthodontist	$357,090	$236,018	140
Pathologist	$303,070	$204,470	140
Psychiatrist	$291,850	$197,918	560
Chief Executive	$255,560	$176,222	4,950
Nurse Anesthetist	$247,010	$170,972	2,300
Other Dental Specialist	$229,150	$160,006	130
Family Medicine Physician	$214,070	$150,442	3,770
Obstetrician and Gynecologist	$209,650	$147,375	880
General Pediatrician	$204,690	$143,933	1,340
Ophthalmologist	$179,720	$126,717	150
General Dentist	$169,930	$120,442	3,620
Engineering Manager	$166,930	$118,519	14,820
IT Manager	$163,760	$116,487	16,010
Podiatrist	$162,140	$115,448	350
Other Physician	$155,480	$111,179	13,150
Compensation and Benefits Manager	$151,620	$108,705	580
Internal Medicine Physician	$149,990	$107,660	2,060
Purchasing Manager	$142,120	$102,616	2,780
Law Professor	$141,680	$102,334	330
Financial Manager	$139,370	$100,853	22,490
Human Resources Manager	$138,930	$100,571	5,890
Marketing Manager	$138,510	$100,302	6,620
Forestry Professor	$138,130	$100,058	60
Medical Dosimetrist	$137,970	$99,956	130
Pharmacist	$137,860	$99,885	8,780
Sales Manager	$136,870	$99,250	17,950
Agricultural Sciences Professor	$136,130	$98,776	240
Optometrist	$135,650	$98,468	1,410
Other Manager	$134,260	$97,577	9,380
Physician Assistant	$131,510	$95,815	6,310
Nurse Practitioner	$131,450	$95,776	8,290
Database Architect	$131,000	$95,488	1,390
Lawyer	$130,520	$95,180	16,620
Nuclear Engineer	$129,940	$94,808	330
Economics Professor	$129,400	$94,462	350
Natural Sciences Manager	$129,070	$94,251	2,220
Aerospace Engineer	$128,960	$94,180	–
Administrative Law Judge	$127,420	$93,193	390
Engineering Professor	$127,230	$93,071	2,120
Electronics Engineer	$127,200	$93,052	2,960
Commercial Pilot	$126,670	$92,712	1,390
Technical Sales Representative	$125,650	$92,058	9,140
Software Developer	$125,570	$92,007	43,460
Veterinarian	$125,390	$91,892	2,030
Nurse Midwive	$125,140	$91,731	430
Other Engineer	$121,000	$89,062	7,700
Industrial Production Manager	$120,660	$88,837	14,320
Computer Hardware Engineer	$119,670	$88,183	1,420
Air Traffic Controller	$118,930	$87,693	360
Other Physical Scientist	$118,870	$87,654	130
Training and Development Manager	$118,630	$87,495	900
Public Relations Manager	$117,900	$87,013	1,720
Power Distributor and Dispatcher	$116,780	$86,272	450
Sales Engineer	$114,180	$84,554	2,290
Fundraising Manager	$113,360	$84,012	880
Environmental Science Professor	$112,730	$83,595	270
Computer Network Architect	$112,040	$83,139	3,210
Business Professor	$111,190	$82,577	2,240
Biochemist and Biophysicist	$109,340	$81,354	730
Physics Professor	$109,090	$81,189	460
Health Specialties Professor	$108,970	$81,110	3,430
College Administrator	$108,500	$80,799	5,110
Administrative Services Manager	$108,210	$80,608	6,590
Health and Safety Engineer	$107,780	$80,323	720
Computer Science Professor	$107,690	$80,264	810
Health Services Manager	$107,570	$80,185	16,060
Materials Scientist	$107,410	$80,079	230
Political Science Professor	$107,060	$79,847	380
Power Line Installer	$106,890	$79,735	2,800
Powerhouse and Substation Repairer	$106,600	$79,543	450
Economist	$106,350	$79,378	320
Information Security Analyst	$106,230	$79,299	3,280
Electrical Engineer	$106,070	$79,193	10,840
Power Plant Operator	$105,820	$79,028	1,220
Other Computer Occupation	$105,680	$78,935	7,440
Environmental Engineer	$105,080	$78,539	810
Anthropology Professor	$104,890	$78,413	170
Mechanical Engineer	$104,890	$78,413	34,630
Earth and Space Sciences Professor	$104,780	$78,340	180
K-12 Education Administrator	$104,020	$77,838	9,610
Financial Risk Specialist	$103,940	$77,785	1,150
Biological Science Professor	$103,620	$77,574	1,460
Computer Systems Analyst	$103,410	$77,435	14,070
Chemical Engineer	$103,230	$77,316	670
Construction Manager	$103,230	$77,316	9,620
Atmospheric and Space Scientist	$103,210	$77,303	150
Sociology Professor	$102,870	$77,078	370
Statistician	$102,710	$76,972	570
Commercial and Industrial Designer	$102,160	$76,609	2,930
Gambling Manager	$101,860	$76,410	190
Industrial Engineer	$101,680	$76,291	30,990
Advertising and Promotions Manager	$101,610	$76,245	220
Survey Researcher	$101,550	$76,205	150
Hydrologist	$101,060	$75,881	40
Chemistry Professor	$101,030	$75,862	560
Project Management Specialist	$100,970	$75,822	25,330
Biomedical Engineer	$100,940	$75,802	330
Physical Therapist	$100,900	$75,776	8,630
Architecture Professor	$100,700	$75,643	190
Actuary	$100,640	$75,604	570
Data Scientist	$100,590	$75,571	7,360
Gas Plant Operator	$100,500	$75,511	540
Psychology Professor	$99,900	$75,115	920
Database Administrator	$99,830	$75,068	1,150
General and Operations Manager	$99,530	$74,870	85,860
History Professor	$99,440	$74,811	370
Mathematical Science Professor	$99,330	$74,738	1,420
Elevator Installer and Repairer	$99,140	$74,612	560
Transportation and Distribution Manager	$99,100	$74,586	8,180
Software QA Analyst and Tester	$98,720	$74,335	3,480
Web Developer	$98,470	$74,169	1,580
Boilermaker	$98,220	$74,004	–
Facilities Manager	$98,150	$73,958	4,920
Police Supervisor	$98,140	$73,951	3,290
Audiologist	$97,790	$73,720	250
Postmaster and Mail Superintendent	$97,790	$73,720	450
Other Social Sciences Professor	$97,450	$73,495	220
Chemist	$97,440	$73,489	3,490
Mining and Geological Engineer	$97,310	$73,403	140
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon	$97,040	$73,224	50
Control and Valve Installer	$96,890	$73,125	2,240
Other Media Equipment Worker	$96,530	$72,887	50
Budget Analyst	$96,430	$72,821	1,020
Radiation Therapist	$95,890	$72,464	450
Financial and Investment Analyst	$95,420	$72,153	7,400
Nuclear Medicine Technologist	$95,400	$72,140	640
Physicist	$94,520	$71,558	510
Registered Nurse	$94,300	$71,413	104,950
Materials Engineer	$94,050	$71,248	810
Management Analyst	$93,640	$70,977	13,010
Signal and Track Switch Repairer	$93,060	$70,593	120
Network and Systems Administrator	$92,750	$70,389	6,900
Other Treating Practitioner	$92,410	$70,164	610
Civil Engineer	$92,100	$69,959	7,760
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker	$91,220	$69,377	–
Detective	$90,650	$69,000	2,220
English Professor	$90,240	$68,729	1,730
Occupational Therapist	$89,910	$68,511	5,120
Philosophy and Religion Professor	$89,610	$68,313	620
Millwright	$89,190	$68,035	2,900
Speech-Language Pathologist	$89,120	$67,989	4,730
Other Psychologist	$88,510	$67,586	410
Architect	$88,430	$67,533	2,630
Sociologist	$88,040	$67,275	90
Emergency Management Director	$87,880	$67,169	220
Ethnic and Cultural Studies Professor	$87,840	$67,143	460
Communications Professor	$87,670	$67,031	630
Fish and Game Warden	$87,460	$66,892	210
Art Director	$86,660	$66,363	1,080
Special Effects Artist and Animator	$86,630	$66,343	230
Political Scientist	$86,290	$66,118	180
Social and Community Service Manager	$85,500	$65,596	6,320
Technical Writer	$85,270	$65,444	970
Epidemiologist	$84,990	$65,259	280
Genetic Counselor	$84,970	$65,246	80
Clinical Psychologist	$84,730	$65,087	2,170
MRI Technologist	$84,620	$65,015	1,270
Medical Scientist	$84,310	$64,810	2,370
Other Social Scientist	$84,260	$64,777	660
Occupational Safety Specialist	$84,080	$64,658	3,350
Refinery Operator	$84,030	$64,625	180
School Psychologist	$83,960	$64,578	1,480
Dental Hygienist	$83,790	$64,466	8,640
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professor	$83,690	$64,400	320
Family and Consumer Sciences Professor	$83,500	$64,274	50
Operations Research Analyst	$83,480	$64,261	980
Library Science Professor	$83,370	$64,188	70
Logistician	$83,200	$64,076	10,270
Foreign Language Professor	$83,190	$64,069	500
Art, Drama, and Music Professor	$82,990	$63,937	2,410
Stationary Engineer	$82,800	$63,812	490
Farmer and Rancher	$82,620	$63,693	270
Computer Research Scientist	$82,590	$63,673	530
Real Estate Broker	$82,510	$63,620	1,150
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer	$82,490	$63,607	3,100
Talent and Sports Agent	$82,440	$63,574	–
Other Business Operations Specialist	$81,810	$63,157	20,940
Other Biological Scientist	$81,540	$62,979	860
Geography Professor	$81,380	$62,873	80
Web and Digital Interface Designer	$81,010	$62,628	1,750
Geoscientist	$80,990	$62,615	320
Cardiovascular Technologist	$80,650	$62,390	2,070
Agricultural Engineer	$80,490	$62,285	–
Other Protective Service Supervisor	$80,430	$62,245	440
Other Education Administrator	$80,190	$62,086	1,160
Plumber	$80,190	$62,086	14,120
Non-Retail Sales Supervisor	$80,170	$62,073	3,490
Education Professor	$79,910	$61,901	1,140
Respiratory Therapist	$79,850	$61,862	4,520
Probation Officer	$79,760	$61,802	2,190
Compensation and Benefits Specialist	$79,480	$61,617	2,480
Instructional Coordinator	$79,290	$61,491	5,680
Ship Engineer	$79,170	$61,412	100
Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist	$79,150	$61,399	330
Railroad Conductor and Yardmaster	$78,960	$61,273	760
Nursing Professor	$78,870	$61,214	1,740
Claims Adjuster and Examiner	$78,850	$61,201	6,640
Accountant and Auditor	$78,820	$61,181	41,460
Microbiologist	$78,680	$61,088	370
Other Special Education Teacher	$78,540	$60,996	3,320
Urban and Regional Planner	$78,510	$60,976	1,380
Gas Compressor Operator	$78,240	$60,797	40
Construction Supervisor	$78,180	$60,758	16,660
Correctional Officer Supervisor	$78,150	$60,738	1,020
High School Special Education Teacher	$78,050	$60,672	2,570
Cost Estimator	$77,990	$60,632	6,960
Personal Financial Advisor	$77,930	$60,592	6,570
Maintenance and Repair Supervisor	$77,810	$60,513	15,740
Landscape Architect	$77,670	$60,421	650
Firefighting Supervisor	$77,550	$60,341	1,830
Fire Inspector and Investigator	$77,460	$60,282	250
High School Vocational Teacher	$77,400	$60,242	1,800
Compliance Officer	$77,390	$60,236	9,720
Insurance Underwriter	$77,380	$60,229	2,590
Funeral Home Manager	$77,140	$60,070	430
Other Healthcare Technical Worker	$77,130	$60,064	1,160
Auto Damage Insurance Appraiser	$77,060	$60,017	310
Food Scientist and Technologist	$76,940	$59,938	430
Criminal Justice Professor	$76,770	$59,826	360
Social Work Professor	$76,680	$59,766	610
Radiologic Technologist	$76,420	$59,594	7,220
Arbitrator and Mediator	$76,270	$59,495	190
Electrician	$76,270	$59,495	23,530
Marine Engineer and Naval Architect	$76,210	$59,456	–
Musician and Singer	$76,190	$59,443	1,340
Environmental Scientist	$76,080	$59,370	3,100
Middle School Special Education Teacher	$76,040	$59,343	1,410
Forester	$75,920	$59,264	340
Buyer and Purchasing Agent	$75,900	$59,251	16,680
Preschool Special Education Teacher	$75,860	$59,224	430
Orthotist and Prosthetist	$75,810	$59,191	–
Rail-Track Equipment Operator	$75,450	$58,953	290
Cartographer and Photogrammetrist	$75,090	$58,715	250
Other Financial Specialist	$75,040	$58,682	2,620
Aircraft Mechanic	$74,900	$58,590	3,380
Electrical Engineering Technician	$74,800	$58,524	2,350
Credit Analyst	$74,640	$58,418	1,510
Elementary Special Education Teacher	$74,600	$58,391	4,010
Loan Officer	$74,470	$58,305	11,340
Telecom Line Installer	$74,360	$58,233	2,780
Other Engineering Technician	$73,960	$57,968	1,130
Electrical and Electronics Drafter	$73,860	$57,902	380
Labor Relations Specialist	$73,760	$57,836	2,430
Police Officer	$73,730	$57,816	16,750
Financial Services Sales Agent	$73,480	$57,651	7,160
Services Sales Representative	$73,380	$57,585	27,160
Brokerage Clerk	$73,350	$57,565	430
Plasterer and Stucco Mason	$72,990	$57,327	210
Wholesale Sales Representative	$72,980	$57,321	40,960
Terrazzo Worker and Finisher	$72,450	$56,970	–
Chemical Plant and System Operator	$72,430	$56,957	40
Mechanical Drafter	$72,280	$56,858	2,030
Production Supervisor	$72,170	$56,785	26,650
Surveyor	$72,080	$56,726	1,050
Chiropractor	$71,220	$56,157	1,270
Financial Examiner	$71,050	$56,045	710
Construction Inspector	$71,040	$56,038	3,090
Massage Therapist	$70,960	$55,985	2,410
Other Professor	$70,550	$55,714	2,660
Calibration Technician	$70,140	$55,443	400
Aerospace Engineering Technician	$69,840	$55,245	70
Pump Operator	$69,540	$55,047	40
Human Resources Specialist	$69,520	$55,033	25,520
Transportation Electronics Repairer	$69,510	$55,027	130
Mechanical Engineering Technician	$68,170	$54,141	4,930
Other Drafter	$67,750	$53,864	360
Healthcare Social Worker	$67,600	$53,764	4,860
Transportation Security Screener	$67,390	$53,626	1,070
Occupational Safety Technician	$67,310	$53,573	450
Health Information Technologist	$67,150	$53,467	1,020
Railroad Brake and Signal Operator	$66,970	$53,348	190
Dietitian and Nutritionist	$66,850	$53,269	2,370
Executive Assistant	$66,840	$53,262	9,030
Eligibility Interviewer	$66,830	$53,255	5,060
Market Research Analyst	$66,780	$53,222	24,220
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic	$66,680	$53,156	3,860
Other Precision Instrument Repairer	$66,360	$52,931	190
Other Legal Support Worker	$66,280	$52,870	1,020
Industrial Electronics Repairer	$66,140	$52,763	1,460
Fundraiser	$66,130	$52,756	3,170
High School Teacher	$66,030	$52,680	25,540
Network Support Specialist	$65,900	$52,581	2,470
Entertainment and Recreation Manager	$65,890	$52,573	1,670
Computer Programmer	$65,860	$52,550	4,400
Agricultural Inspector	$65,730	$52,451	320
Producer and Director	$65,720	$52,444	2,310
Tool and Die Maker	$65,590	$52,345	9,420
Mathematician	$65,510	$52,284	90
Acupuncturist	$65,490	$52,269	–
Licensed Practical Nurse	$65,460	$52,246	10,880
Soil and Plant Scientist	$65,390	$52,193	570
Public Relations Specialist	$65,300	$52,124	7,510
Elementary School Teacher	$65,110	$51,979	40,910
Farm and Home Management Educator	$65,030	$51,919	330
Advertising Sales Agent	$64,800	$51,744	2,040
Office Supervisor	$64,720	$51,683	30,690
Anthropologist and Archeologist	$64,700	$51,667	–
Other Plant and System Operator	$64,690	$51,660	250
CNC Programmer	$64,640	$51,622	2,300
Industrial Engineering Technician	$64,510	$51,523	5,410
Sheet Metal Worker	$64,490	$51,508	4,000
Rail Car Repairer	$64,370	$51,416	370
Training and Development Specialist	$64,350	$51,401	10,640
Property Appraiser and Assessor	$64,270	$51,340	1,960
Industrial Machinery Mechanic	$64,250	$51,325	17,310
Radio and Cell Tower Installer	$64,130	$51,234	410
Correctional Officer	$64,020	$51,150	8,220
Other Life Scientist	$63,960	$51,104	90
Archivist	$63,890	$51,051	160
Other Artist and Related Worker	$63,830	$51,005	230
Middle School Teacher	$63,790	$50,975	15,420
Postal Service Clerk	$63,650	$50,868	2,340
Taper	$63,630	$50,853	190
Brickmason and Blockmason	$63,500	$50,754	2,240
Conservation Scientist	$63,500	$50,754	820
Tax Examiner and Revenue Agent	$63,440	$50,709	1,080
Vocational Instructor	$63,440	$50,709	3,480
Fashion Designer	$63,430	$50,701	40
Surgical Technologist	$63,320	$50,617	3,840
Kindergarten Teacher	$63,300	$50,602	1,890
Occupational Therapy Assistant	$63,260	$50,572	1,250
Curator	$63,190	$50,518	360
Editor	$63,090	$50,442	1,690
Historian	$62,920	$50,313	80
Structural Iron and Steel Worker	$62,830	$50,244	1,750
Wind Turbine Service Technician	$62,800	$50,222	70
News Reporter and Journalist	$62,760	$50,191	960
Construction Equipment Operator	$62,690	$50,138	9,500
Earth Driller	$62,570	$50,047	850
Flight Attendant	$62,490	$49,986	–
Electro-Mechanical Technician	$62,460	$49,963	850
Judicial Law Clerk	$62,260	$49,811	280
Paralegal and Legal Assistant	$62,170	$49,742	7,730
Other Social Worker	$62,140	$49,719	1,700
Gambling Services Supervisor	$62,090	$49,681	1,000
Insurance Sales Agent	$61,900	$49,537	12,160
Airfield Operations Specialist	$61,780	$49,445	440
Recreational Therapist	$61,700	$49,384	590
Telecom Equipment Installer	$61,700	$49,384	3,940
Mental Health Counselor	$61,690	$49,377	10,100
Carpenter	$61,680	$49,369	18,590
Physical Therapist Assistant	$61,670	$49,362	4,520
Production and Planning Clerk	$61,670	$49,362	7,560
Forging Machine Operator	$61,620	$49,324	620
Court Reporter	$61,600	$49,308	260
Pipelayer	$61,560	$49,278	180
Metal and Plastic Layout Worker	$61,550	$49,270	160
Diesel Mechanic	$61,420	$49,171	9,020
Clinical Lab Technologist	$61,260	$49,050	10,000
Engine and Other Machine Assembler	$60,950	$48,814	5,030
Utilities Meter Reader	$60,870	$48,753	270
HVAC Technician	$60,850	$48,738	12,590
Mental Health Social Worker	$60,830	$48,722	4,620
Food Service Manager	$60,790	$48,692	9,240
Medical Equipment Repairer	$60,680	$48,608	1,820
Middle School Vocational Teacher	$60,650	$48,585	–
Metal and Plastic Model Maker	$60,540	$48,502	710
Mortician and Funeral Director	$60,450	$48,433	810
Drilling Machine Operator	$60,410	$48,403	190
Property and Real Estate Manager	$60,350	$48,357	5,840
Metal Pourer and Caster	$60,280	$48,304	360
Transportation Supervisor	$60,280	$48,304	14,600
Reservation and Ticket Agent	$60,220	$48,258	1,980
Lighting Technician	$60,210	$48,251	230
Social Science Research Assistant	$60,210	$48,251	750
Chef and Head Cook	$60,070	$48,144	5,360
Animal Scientist	$60,010	$48,098	80
Librarian	$60,010	$48,098	3,940
Adult Education and ESL Instructor	$59,900	$48,015	560
Postal Service Mail Carrier	$59,880	$47,999	11,610
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher	$59,860	$47,984	6,350
Crane and Tower Operator	$59,740	$47,893	1,310
Machinery Maintenance Worker	$59,590	$47,779	1,640
Musical Instrument Repairer and Tuner	$59,570	$47,764	210
Roofer	$59,530	$47,733	3,090
Postal Mail Sorter	$59,490	$47,703	3,370
School and Career Counselor	$59,440	$47,665	9,170
Music Director and Composer	$59,400	$47,634	310
Interior Designer	$59,340	$47,588	1,930
Underground Loading Machine Operator	$59,310	$47,566	80
Athletic Trainer	$59,280	$47,543	870
Child and Family Social Worker	$59,270	$47,535	15,760
Water Treatment Plant Operator	$59,270	$47,535	3,400
Stonemason	$59,160	$47,452	130
Film and Video Editor	$59,100	$47,406	360
Other Science Technician	$59,100	$47,406	1,040
Surface Mining Machine Operator	$59,040	$47,360	880
Lodging Manager	$58,970	$47,307	–
Geological Technician	$58,860	$47,223	150
Mechanical Insulation Worker	$58,860	$47,223	650
Landscaping Supervisor	$58,840	$47,208	4,000
Other Media Worker	$58,720	$47,117	60
Rigger	$58,490	$46,942	380
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer	$58,440	$46,904	1,050
Architectural and Civil Drafter	$58,330	$46,820	2,100
Audio and Video Technician	$58,300	$46,797	1,700
Avionics Technician	$58,280	$46,782	300
Chemical Technician	$58,180	$46,706	2,220
Civil Engineering Technician	$57,990	$46,561	2,930
Other Therapist	$57,970	$46,546	320
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loader	$57,900	$46,493	200
Real Estate Sales Agent	$57,880	$46,477	2,210
Continuous Mining Machine Operator	$57,760	$46,386	180
Tree Trimmer and Pruner	$57,550	$46,226	1,840
Graphic Designer	$57,350	$46,074	6,070
Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver	$57,180	$45,945	60,800
Auto Body Repairer	$56,880	$45,716	5,010
Legal Secretary	$56,870	$45,709	3,580
Preschool and Daycare Administrator	$56,870	$45,709	1,890
Jeweler	$56,610	$45,511	460
Clergy	$56,490	$45,420	1,880
Surgical Assistant	$56,430	$45,374	560
Health Education Specialist	$56,360	$45,321	1,480
IT Support Specialist	$56,240	$45,229	22,090
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk	$56,160	$45,169	4,050
Security and Fire Alarm Installer	$55,830	$44,917	2,060
Farming and Forestry Supervisor	$55,460	$44,636	500
Camera Operator	$55,290	$44,506	380
Hearing Aid Specialist	$55,100	$44,362	460
Exercise Physiologist	$55,080	$44,347	570
Other Teacher	$54,680	$44,042	1,770
Firefighter	$54,640	$44,012	6,610
Commercial Diver	$54,620	$43,997	80
Security Supervisor	$54,500	$43,905	1,940
Paving Equipment Operator	$54,220	$43,692	1,720
Other Logging Worker	$54,140	$43,631	–
Auto Mechanic	$54,120	$43,616	22,280
Locksmith and Safe Repairer	$54,120	$43,616	230
Oil and Gas Rotary Drill Operator	$54,020	$43,540	70
Bailiff	$53,810	$43,380	780
Miscellaneous Construction Worker	$53,800	$43,373	660
Metal and Plastic Patternmaker	$53,780	$43,357	250
Highway Maintenance Worker	$53,750	$43,335	5,230
Ship Captain and Mate	$53,590	$43,213	640
Public Safety Telecommunicator	$53,310	$43,000	2,100
Other Personal Service Manager	$52,840	$42,642	–
Event Planner	$52,780	$42,596	3,560
Glazier	$52,770	$42,589	2,040
Mechanical Door Repairer	$52,370	$42,284	810
Machinist	$52,360	$42,277	20,350
Marriage and Family Therapist	$52,270	$42,208	590
Credit Counselor	$52,160	$42,125	1,260
Home Appliance Repairer	$52,160	$42,125	1,050
Food Science Technician	$52,130	$42,102	250
Paramedic	$52,080	$42,064	2,750
Oil and Gas Service Unit Operator	$52,000	$42,003	230
Other Communications Equipment Operator	$51,920	$41,942	40
Sound Engineering Technician	$51,840	$41,881	200
Log Grader and Scaler	$51,810	$41,858	50
Oil and Gas Roustabout	$51,720	$41,790	290
Faller	$51,700	$41,774	410
Loan Interviewer and Clerk	$51,500	$41,622	7,930
Floor Sander and Finisher	$51,400	$41,546	–
Sailor and Marine Oiler	$51,310	$41,478	250
Environmental Science Technician	$51,290	$41,462	600
Judge and Magistrate	$51,210	$41,402	570
Biological Technician	$51,070	$41,295	1,160
Refuse and Recycling Collector	$51,030	$41,265	4,020
Set and Exhibit Designer	$50,910	$41,173	140
Farm Equipment Mechanic	$50,870	$41,143	980
Environmental Engineering Technician	$50,800	$41,090	220
Construction Painter	$50,650	$40,975	4,920
Heat Treating Equipment Operator	$50,560	$40,907	1,190
Bridge and Lock Tender	$50,540	$40,892	130
Paper Goods Machine Operator	$50,540	$40,892	3,000
Surveying and Mapping Technician	$50,340	$40,739	690
Demonstrator and Product Promoter	$50,290	$40,701	1,360
Chemical Equipment Operator	$50,060	$40,526	5,210
Septic Tank Servicer	$50,040	$40,511	1,080
Other Social Service Specialist	$50,020	$40,496	2,360
Welder	$49,990	$40,473	13,330
Procurement Clerk	$49,980	$40,466	1,220
Other Protective Service Worker	$49,730	$40,275	730
Veterinary Technician	$49,710	$40,260	2,550
Statistical Assistant	$49,660	$40,222	370
Construction Laborer	$49,590	$40,169	28,490
Dental Laboratory Technician	$49,570	$40,154	1,180
Title Examiner	$49,540	$40,131	–
Dispatcher	$49,490	$40,093	5,390
Separating Machine Operator	$49,480	$40,085	2,230
Community Health Worker	$49,380	$40,009	1,890
Other Education Worker	$49,300	$39,948	4,360
Fiber Extruding Machine Operator	$49,180	$39,857	180
Medical Appliance Technician	$49,140	$39,826	480
Bookkeeper and Accounting Clerk	$48,980	$39,705	37,550
Credit Authorizer	$48,840	$39,598	190
Dental Assistant	$48,820	$39,583	11,990
Carpet Installer	$48,790	$39,560	470
Court and Municipal Clerk	$48,690	$39,484	5,620
Private Detective and Investigator	$48,650	$39,453	850
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter	$48,550	$39,377	1,120
Other Health Technician	$48,520	$39,354	5,870
Electric Motor and Power Tool Repairer	$48,440	$39,294	390
Milling Machine Operator	$48,400	$39,263	670
Animal Control Worker	$48,340	$39,217	260
Human Resources Assistant	$48,250	$39,149	1,890
Food Roasting Machine Operator	$48,240	$39,141	700
Medical Records Specialist	$48,120	$39,050	4,890
Vehicle Electronics Installer	$48,070	$39,012	80
Word Processor and Typist	$47,970	$38,936	520
Structural Metal Fabricator	$47,950	$38,921	1,270
Tile and Stone Setter	$47,950	$38,921	1,010
Cargo and Freight Agent	$47,940	$38,913	2,150
Motorboat Mechanic	$47,900	$38,883	1,480
Insurance Claims Clerk	$47,860	$38,852	6,410
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor	$47,850	$38,845	90
Broadcast Technician	$47,730	$38,753	580
Woodworking Machine Operator	$47,680	$38,715	5,250
Transit and Intercity Bus Driver	$47,660	$38,700	3,620
Wellhead Pumper	$47,630	$38,677	210
Logging Equipment Operator	$47,610	$38,662	860
General Maintenance Worker	$47,580	$38,639	39,490
Computer and Office Machine Repairer	$47,570	$38,632	1,660
Other Maintenance and Repair Worker	$47,470	$38,555	5,800
Furnace and Kiln Operator	$47,410	$38,510	420
Coil Winder, Taper, and Finisher	$47,350	$38,464	110
Food Cooking Machine Operator	$47,260	$38,396	380
CNC Machine Operator	$47,250	$38,388	7,330
Aircraft Assembler	$47,230	$38,373	360
Other Office Support Worker	$47,210	$38,358	4,510
Bill and Account Collector	$47,130	$38,297	2,990
Solar Photovoltaic Installer	$47,080	$38,259	310
Coach and Scout	$47,050	$38,236	7,910
Vending Machine Repairer	$46,980	$38,183	430
Other Religious Worker	$46,960	$38,167	810
Prepress Technician and Worker	$46,960	$38,167	540
Billing and Posting Clerk	$46,890	$38,114	12,550
Auto Glass Installer	$46,860	$38,091	580
Hand Cutter and Trimmer	$46,830	$38,068	50
Floor Layer	$46,800	$38,046	670
New Accounts Clerk	$46,780	$38,030	1,800
Housekeeping Supervisor	$46,770	$38,023	3,870
Motorboat Operator	$46,760	$38,015	–
Ophthalmic Medical Technician	$46,750	$38,008	1,800
Small Engine Mechanic	$46,730	$37,992	1,860
Lathe Operator	$46,680	$37,954	1,540
Broadcast Announcer and Radio DJ	$46,640	$37,924	650
Gambling Surveillance Officer	$46,620	$37,909	330
Crushing and Grinding Machine Operator	$46,500	$37,817	670
Insulation Worker	$46,490	$37,810	710
Retail Sales Supervisor	$46,430	$37,764	30,750
Tax Preparer	$46,400	$37,741	1,660
Hazardous Materials Removal Worker	$46,380	$37,726	1,610
School Bus Driver	$46,380	$37,726	8,780
Travel Agent	$46,250	$37,627	1,150
Foundry Mold and Coremaker	$46,150	$37,551	2,050
Cutting and Press Machine Operator	$46,120	$37,528	22,060
Administrative Assistant	$46,020	$37,452	40,830
Multiple Machine Tool Operator	$45,920	$37,376	9,350
Slaughterer and Meat Packer	$45,850	$37,323	2,920
Fence Erector	$45,800	$37,285	460
Psychiatric Aide	$45,800	$37,285	1,410
Forest and Conservation Technician	$45,760	$37,254	560
Other Information and Record Clerk	$45,760	$37,254	1,420
Medical Equipment Preparer	$45,670	$37,186	2,420
Religious Education Director	$45,590	$37,125	950
Mason Helper	$45,540	$37,087	240
Fitness Trainer and Instructor	$45,520	$37,071	6,050
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technician	$45,490	$37,049	330
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operator	$45,470	$37,033	210
Grinding Machine Operator	$45,460	$37,026	4,180
Audiovisual Equipment Installer	$45,400	$36,980	310
Interpreter and Translator	$45,310	$36,912	940
Desktop Publisher	$45,300	$36,904	40
Printing Press Operator	$45,280	$36,889	5,110
Furniture Finisher	$45,260	$36,874	570
Molder, Shaper, and Caster	$45,250	$36,866	1,470
Skincare Specialist	$45,240	$36,858	1,510
Forklift and Industrial Truck Operator	$45,220	$36,843	23,470
Oil and Gas Derrick Operator	$45,180	$36,813	40
Metal Extruding Machine Operator	$45,140	$36,782	1,800
Shipping and Receiving Clerk	$45,140	$36,782	24,980
Carpenter Helper	$44,960	$36,645	230
Metal-Refining Furnace Operator	$44,900	$36,600	680
Upholsterer	$44,890	$36,592	500
Other Building Cleaning Worker	$44,880	$36,584	210
General Office Clerk	$44,820	$36,539	88,030
Textile Dyeing Machine Operator	$44,720	$36,463	60
Miscellaneous Assembler	$44,690	$36,440	112,310
Coating and Painting Machine Operator	$44,670	$36,425	7,050
Cutting Machine Operator	$44,620	$36,387	730
Rehabilitation Counselor	$44,580	$36,356	3,340
Quality Control Inspector	$44,490	$36,288	27,980
Pest Control Worker	$44,470	$36,272	1,460
Pesticide Applicator	$44,460	$36,265	860
Other Woodworker	$44,450	$36,257	120
Hand Grinding and Polishing Worker	$44,430	$36,242	650
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutter	$44,430	$36,242	920
Tire Builder	$44,420	$36,234	80
Cleaning Equipment Operator	$44,400	$36,219	820
Electrical and Electronic Assembler	$44,350	$36,181	7,270
Pharmacy Technician	$44,340	$36,173	14,240
Mixing Machine Operator	$44,310	$36,151	3,040
Electrician Helper	$44,240	$36,097	500
Order Clerk	$44,240	$36,097	2,290
Interviewer	$44,180	$36,052	4,590
Other Sales and Related Worker	$44,160	$36,037	1,210
Other Material Moving Worker	$44,090	$35,983	130
Rolling Machine Operator	$44,090	$35,983	1,480
Parts Salesperson	$44,070	$35,968	7,520
Fiberglass Laminator and Fabricator	$43,980	$35,900	520
Customer Service Representative	$43,950	$35,877	71,310
File Clerk	$43,950	$35,877	1,820
Weigher, Checker, and Sampler	$43,950	$35,877	700
Other Grounds Maintenance Worker	$43,910	$35,846	–
Maintenance and Repair Helper	$43,630	$35,633	2,180
Recreation Supervisor	$43,540	$35,565	2,860
Tool Grinder, Filer, and Sharpener	$43,470	$35,511	260
Etcher and Engraver	$43,180	$35,291	390
Psychiatric Technician	$43,140	$35,260	4,850
Light Truck Driver	$43,000	$35,154	26,160
Plumber Helper	$42,810	$35,009	270
Agricultural Technician	$42,780	$34,986	450
Personal Service Supervisor	$42,740	$34,956	2,010
Welding Machine Operator	$42,530	$34,796	3,150
Agricultural Equipment Operator	$42,380	$34,682	460
Machine Feeder and Offbearer	$42,320	$34,636	740
Roofer Helper	$41,750	$34,203	–
Subway and Streetcar Operator	$41,710	$34,172	40
Packaging Machine Operator	$41,690	$34,157	10,940
Production Helper	$41,660	$34,134	3,610
RV Service Technician	$41,600	$34,088	640
Aircraft Service Attendant	$41,360	$33,906	230
Dispensing Optician	$41,180	$33,769	3,080
Medical Secretary	$41,100	$33,708	27,960
Crematory Operator	$40,970	$33,609	130
Correspondence Clerk	$40,780	$33,464	40
Print Binding and Finishing Worker	$40,460	$33,221	1,320
Self-Enrichment Teacher	$40,350	$33,137	7,190
Other Healthcare Support Worker	$40,280	$33,084	2,220
Wood Sawing Machine Operator	$40,260	$33,069	1,510
Passenger Attendant	$40,250	$33,061	840
Food Batchmaker	$40,160	$32,993	5,130
Other Entertainment Attendant	$40,140	$32,977	40
Other Metal and Plastic Worker	$40,110	$32,954	530
Motorcycle Mechanic	$40,100	$32,947	310
Hoist and Winch Operator	$40,070	$32,924	50
Emergency Medical Technician	$39,870	$32,772	4,230
Medical Assistant	$39,870	$32,772	27,810
Phlebotomist	$39,860	$32,764	3,540
Other Construction Helper	$39,840	$32,749	320
Graduate Teaching Assistant	$39,830	$32,741	18,440
Forming and Pressing Machine Operator	$39,790	$32,711	1,970
Residential Advisor	$39,730	$32,665	1,770
Driver/Sales Worker	$39,610	$32,574	15,490
Nursing Assistant	$39,570	$32,544	43,290
Substitute Teacher	$39,500	$32,490	3,600
Metal Molding Machine Operator	$39,490	$32,483	13,550
Butcher and Meat Cutter	$39,350	$32,376	4,230
Counter and Rental Clerk	$39,350	$32,376	13,410
Conveyor Operator	$39,340	$32,368	410
Teller	$39,240	$32,292	13,420
Agricultural Grader and Sorter	$39,180	$32,247	100
Social and Human Service Assistant	$39,160	$32,232	12,450
Occupational Therapy Aide	$39,050	$32,148	60
Museum Technician and Conservator	$39,000	$32,110	340
Bicycle Repairer	$38,910	$32,041	580
Hand Laborer and Material Mover	$38,860	$32,003	79,410
Other Food Processing Worker	$38,750	$31,920	430
Gambling Cage Worker	$38,710	$31,889	250
Crop and Nursery Farmworker	$38,680	$31,866	5,410
Fine Artist	$38,650	$31,843	220
Photo Processing Worker	$38,610	$31,813	150
Painting and Coating Worker	$38,500	$31,729	140
Knitting and Weaving Machine Operator	$38,120	$31,440	90
Landscaper and Groundskeeper	$38,120	$31,440	32,330
Data Entry Keyer	$38,080	$31,410	3,290
Veterinary Assistant	$37,960	$31,318	4,420
Other Production Worker	$37,950	$31,311	14,690
Courier and Messenger	$37,940	$31,303	1,500
Food Service Supervisor	$37,940	$31,303	32,890
Gambling Booth Cashier	$37,910	$31,280	1,210
Traffic Technician	$37,890	$31,265	100
Waiter and Waitress	$37,760	$31,166	65,090
Sports Book Writer and Runner	$37,720	$31,136	–
Plating Machine Operator	$37,600	$31,044	3,330
Motion Picture Projectionist	$37,590	$31,037	–
Other Gambling Service Worker	$37,550	$31,006	250
Telephone Operator	$37,550	$31,006	80
Tailor and Dressmaker	$37,500	$30,968	280
Sewing Machine Operator	$37,490	$30,961	3,210
Receptionist and Information Clerk	$37,470	$30,945	25,230
Parking Enforcement Worker	$37,460	$30,938	180
Other Counselor	$37,390	$30,885	470
Switchboard Operator	$37,390	$30,885	370
Tutor	$37,380	$30,877	6,010
Medical Transcriptionist	$37,280	$30,801	1,130
Textile Cutting Machine Operator	$37,280	$30,801	100
Other Transportation Worker	$37,190	$30,732	220
Tire Repairer and Changer	$37,130	$30,687	4,470
Other Cook	$37,110	$30,671	300
Preschool Teacher	$37,110	$30,671	10,950
Security Guard	$37,080	$30,649	25,240
Restaurant Cook	$36,980	$30,573	39,100
Mail Clerk	$36,900	$30,512	1,660
Manicurist and Pedicurist	$36,890	$30,504	1,020
Office Machine Operator	$36,880	$30,496	370
Institution and Cafeteria Cook	$36,870	$30,489	13,500
Bartender	$36,780	$30,420	21,100
Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer	$36,710	$30,367	5,050
Door-to-Door Sales Worker	$36,700	$30,359	–
Taxi Driver	$36,670	$30,337	90
Crossing Guard and Flagger	$36,540	$30,238	2,150
Textile Winding Machine Operator	$36,540	$30,238	130
Dietetic Technician	$36,420	$30,146	3,060
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur	$36,330	$30,078	5,870
Garment Presser	$36,290	$30,047	300
Orderly	$36,220	$29,994	1,700
Pharmacy Aide	$36,130	$29,926	880
Janitor	$36,050	$29,865	65,790
Shoe and Leather Worker	$35,940	$29,781	150
Stocker and Order Filler	$35,930	$29,773	82,730
Floral Designer	$35,890	$29,743	1,640
Transportation Inspector	$35,890	$29,743	540
Baker	$35,830	$29,697	7,290
Concierge	$35,740	$29,629	900
Proofreader and Copy Marker	$35,530	$29,469	140
Barber	$35,490	$29,439	–
Funeral Attendant	$35,380	$29,355	1,460
Hand Packer and Packager	$35,340	$29,324	15,590
Teaching Assistant	$35,110	$29,149	39,030
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker	$35,100	$29,142	4,970
Other Food Service Worker	$35,100	$29,142	530
Recreation Worker	$35,090	$29,134	10,850
Tour and Travel Guide	$35,090	$29,134	1,160
Home Health Aide	$35,000	$29,066	95,020
Hairstylist and Cosmetologist	$34,820	$28,929	8,970
Library Technician	$34,680	$28,822	2,180
Maid and Housekeeper	$34,650	$28,799	18,690
Retail Salesperson	$34,640	$28,792	111,010
Umpire and Referee	$34,560	$28,731	340
Library Assistant	$34,510	$28,693	3,470
Short Order Cook	$34,510	$28,693	2,560
Nonrestaurant Food Server	$34,260	$28,503	7,700
Other Motor Vehicle Operator	$33,990	$28,297	2,600
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment	$33,890	$28,221	10,320
Hotel Desk Clerk	$33,870	$28,206	6,300
Parking Attendant	$33,690	$28,069	3,210
Telemarketer	$33,040	$27,574	1,120
Farm and Ranch Animal Worker	$32,660	$27,285	750
School Bus Monitor	$32,480	$27,148	1,860
Other Personal Care Worker	$32,150	$26,897	480
Costume Attendant	$31,920	$26,722	80
Ambulance Driver and Attendant	$31,770	$26,608	–
Freezing Equipment Operator	$31,700	$26,554	290
Dishwasher	$31,300	$26,250	11,510
Automotive Service Attendant	$31,280	$26,235	3,390
Other Textile Worker	$31,270	$26,227	540
Food Preparation Worker	$31,180	$26,159	17,380
Childcare Worker	$30,970	$25,999	14,010
Baggage Porter and Bellhop	$30,930	$25,968	410
Animal Trainer	$30,820	$25,885	800
Usher and Ticket Taker	$30,530	$25,664	3,170
Busser and Dining Room Attendant	$30,390	$25,558	13,050
Animal Caretaker	$30,320	$25,504	6,290
Painter and Plasterer Helper	$30,300	$25,489	–
Lifeguard and Ski Patrol	$29,760	$25,078	3,770
Cashier	$29,740	$25,063	92,930
Locker Room Attendant	$29,640	$24,987	1,170
Fast Food Cook	$29,460	$24,850	14,340
Physical Therapist Aide	$29,350	$24,766	1,810
Gambling Dealer	$29,120	$24,591	2,510
Other Agricultural Worker	$28,950	$24,462	50
Restaurant Host and Hostess	$28,950	$24,462	12,620
Fast Food and Counter Worker	$28,930	$24,446	103,130
Amusement and Recreation Attendant	$28,580	$24,180	11,720
Other Entertainer and Performer	$26,291	$22,394	70
Craft Artist	$25,960	$22,136	290
Shampooer	$25,960	$22,136	–

Best take-home first. Jobs with no Michigan median from BLS are left out; each job’s own page has the national figures.

Questions about pay in Michigan

What is the highest-paying job in Michigan?

Radiologist, with a median of $485,920 in Michigan (BLS, May 2025). A single filer keeps about $311,255 after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Michigan tax.

What is the most common job in Michigan?

Miscellaneous Assembler: about 112,310 people in Michigan, with a median of $44,690.

How much do you take home on the median Michigan salary?

The median pay for all jobs in Michigan is $49,270 (BLS, May 2025). A single filer keeps about $39,925 a year after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Michigan tax.

Which job pays more in Michigan than in the rest of the US?

Among jobs with at least 1,000 people in Michigan, millwright pays furthest above its US median: $89,190 here, 36% more than the national $65,700.

Where do these figures come from?

Pay is the BLS estimate for May 2025, for all employers in Michigan. Take-home is our 2026 estimate for one job, single, standard deduction, nothing taken before tax.