Northeast Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area
Nonmetropolitan Area · BLS OEWS 2023
In Northeast Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area, BLS OEWS tracks wages for 280 detailed occupations covering about 68,000 jobs. Across occupations, local pay runs 12.1% below the national median on average.
Highest-Paying Occupations (2023)
"vs National" compares this area's median for each occupation to the U.S. national median — a positive number means the area pays a premium for that role.
| Occupation | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Physicians | $235,280 | +42.9% | 40 |
| Physicians, All Other | $228,780 | -3.1% | 70 |
| Chief Executives | $174,590 | +100.9% | 70 |
| Pharmacists | $130,990 | -3.7% | 190 |
| Physician Assistants | $128,480 | -1.2% | 60 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $123,430 | -25.4% | 70 |
| Optometrists | $118,040 | -10.5% | 30 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $111,260 | -34.4% | 40 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $109,930 | -12.9% | 120 |
| Human Resources Managers | $109,620 | -19.6% | 40 |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $103,790 | +21.5% | 140 |
| Marketing Managers | $103,710 | -42.2% | 30 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $101,950 | -12.8% | 200 |
| Veterinarians | $101,690 | -14.6% | 40 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $100,180 | -9.5% | 270 |
| Financial Managers | $99,750 | -11% | 200 |
| Civil Engineers | $96,820 | -41.9% | 60 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $95,050 | -8.1% | 180 |
| Electrical Engineers | $94,590 | -11.6% | 80 |
| Lawyers | $94,400 | -35.2% | 150 |
| Sales Managers | $93,540 | -30.8% | 160 |
| Physical Therapists | $92,820 | -6.9% | 100 |
| Postmasters and Mail Superintendents | $91,140 | +2.8% | 40 |
| Managers, All Other | $89,370 | -33.1% | 40 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $82,580 | +4.6% | 40 |