Production Occupations Salary in Michigan

Ranked #28 of 51 · MI

0.3% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $51,470 ≈ $25/hr
Median annual salary $46,460
Employment 417,920

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $35,360P25 $38,100 Median $46,460P75 $60,660P90 $76,920

About 80% of production occupationss in Michigan earn between $35,360 and $76,920. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Michigan
$51,470
U.S. average
$51,600

The mean production occupations salary in Michigan is $51,470, about 0.3% below the U.S. average ($51,600). That works out to roughly $25/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in Michigan

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI $49,330 $50,960 8,520
Battle Creek, MI $48,500 $50,930 7,340
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $48,490 $55,180 167,920
Midland, MI $48,120 $55,970 1,810
Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $47,860 $52,480 7,860
Lansing-East Lansing, MI $47,820 $53,590 14,790
Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $47,290 $49,020 22,510
Bay City, MI $47,240 $53,920 2,620

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do production occupations make in Michigan?

The median production occupations salary in Michigan is $46,460 per year (mean $51,470), and about 80% earn between $35,360 and $76,920.

How much do production occupations make per hour in Michigan?

Roughly $25 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $51,470 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is Michigan a high-paying state for production occupations?

Michigan ranks #28 of 51 states for production occupations pay. Its mean salary of $51,470 is about 0.3% below the U.S. average of $51,600.

Which metro areas in Michigan pay production occupations the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in Michigan for production occupations are Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI ($49,330), Battle Creek, MI ($48,500), Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI ($48,490), by median annual wage.

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