Michigan Jobs and Wages
Wages, unemployment, minimum wage, benefits, visa filings and federal openings for Michigan from BLS, the Department of Labor and USAJOBS.
- Median wage
- $49,270 a year
- May 2025
- Unemployment rate
- 5.0%
- Sep 2026
- Minimum wage
- $13.73/hr
- State law
- Average weekly jobless benefit
- $463
- Sep 2026
Highest paying jobs in Michigan
Occupations with at least 100 jobs
| # | Occupation | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Radiologists360 jobs | $485,920 |
| 2 | Cardiologists340 jobs | $419,030 |
| 3 | Emergency Medicine Physicians910 jobs | $417,760 |
| 4 | Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric200 jobs | $413,450 |
| 5 | Surgeons, All Other440 jobs | $412,460 |
| 6 | Orthodontists140 jobs | $357,090 |
| 7 | Physicians, Pathologists140 jobs | $303,070 |
| 8 | Psychiatrists560 jobs | $291,850 |
Most common jobs in Michigan
Top H-1B employers in Michigan
| # | Employer | Certified | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Michigan | 569 | $72,197 |
| 2 | Ford Motor Company | 477 | $123,157 |
| 3 | General Motors | 465 | $141,879 |
| 4 | Michigan State University | 204 | $80,000 |
| 5 | Fca US LLC | 149 | $140,100 |
| 6 | Rocket Limited Partnership | 122 | $120,000 |
| 7 | Grandison Management, Inc. | 114 | $71,802 |
| 8 | Cognizant Technology Solutions US Corp | 98 | $106,538 |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median wage in Michigan?
- The median wage for all occupations in Michigan is $49,270 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025).
- What is the unemployment rate in Michigan?
- Michigan's unemployment rate was 5.0% in Sep 2026 (seasonally adjusted).
- What is the highest paying job in Michigan?
- Radiologists have the highest median wage among occupations with at least 100 jobs in Michigan: $485,920 a year.
More Michigan labor data
- Unemployment by county5.0% statewide
- Jobs by industry4.49 million jobs, 0.0% in a year
- Minimum wage$13.73 an hour
- Unemployment benefits$463 a week on average
- Union membership13.0% in 2025
- Federal job openings220 open now