Northwest Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area
Nonmetropolitan Area · BLS OEWS 2023
In Northwest Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area, BLS OEWS tracks wages for 371 detailed occupations covering about 112,970 jobs. Across occupations, local pay runs 10% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $235,090 | -0.4% | 170 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $214,400 | +30.2% | 90 |
| Chief Executives | $200,050 | +130.2% | 90 |
| Pediatricians, General | $164,350 | -17.3% | 40 |
| Dentists, General | $149,990 | -9.8% | 170 |
| Physician Assistants | $134,440 | +3.4% | 220 |
| Pharmacists | $132,880 | -2.3% | 230 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $132,510 | -19.9% | 120 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $125,190 | -26.1% | 140 |
| Purchasing Managers | $116,360 | -14.7% | 30 |
| Marketing Managers | $116,220 | -35.2% | 100 |
| Human Resources Managers | $111,480 | -18.2% | 120 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $110,780 | -12.3% | 200 |
| Financial Managers | $107,010 | -4.5% | 470 |
| Optometrists | $103,670 | -21.4% | 50 |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $103,400 | +21% | 140 |
| Sales Managers | $102,850 | -23.9% | 350 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $102,040 | -35.3% | 40 |
| Veterinarians | $101,690 | -14.6% | 80 |
| Information Security Analysts | $100,850 | -16.2% | 40 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $100,530 | -2% | 40 |
| Computer Network Architects | $100,170 | -22.9% | 60 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $99,660 | -14.8% | 300 |
| Lawyers | $98,090 | -32.7% | 340 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $96,830 | -12.5% | 430 |