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Top Paying Jobs in Michigan

Michigan has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 445,390 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Radiologists ($485,920), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($428,570), Cardiologists ($419,030). The cost of living index is 93.89 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,272/month.

State-level averages. Salaries, rent, and cost of living vary significantly between metros. For more accurate data, select a metro area from the list below or browse all metros.

$155K
Avg. median salary
93.89
Cost of living index
$1,272
Median 2BR rent
10,034,113
Population

Highest paying careers in Michigan

RankOccupationCategoryMedian salaryHourly
11Chief ExecutivesManagement$256K$122.86/hr
12Nurse AnesthetistsHealthcare$247K$118.76/hr
13Dentists, All Other SpecialistsHealthcare$229K$110.17/hr
14Family Medicine PhysiciansHealthcare$214K$102.92/hr
15Obstetricians and GynecologistsHealthcare$210K$100.79/hr
16Pediatricians, GeneralHealthcare$205K$98.41/hr
17Ophthalmologists, Except PediatricHealthcare$180K$86.41/hr
18Dentists, GeneralHealthcare$170K$81.7/hr
19Architectural and Engineering ManagersManagement$167K$80.25/hr
20Computer and Information Systems ManagersManagement$164K$78.73/hr

Affordability snapshot: Michigan

These are statewide averages. Costs vary widely between metros, click into a specific city for precise numbers.

Cost of living vs. national average-6.1% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,272/mo

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