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Michigan — sector wage premiums across 22 occupational sectors

Which sectors in Michigan pay above the national average?

As of May 2025 BLS OEWS data, Michigan pays +7.8% above the national average for Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations (state median: $40,640 vs national approx. $37,695). Across 22 sectors, Michigan's highest-premium sector is Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations. Re-dated annually from BLS OEWS.

Source:U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — Major Group Rollups·As of May 2025 state estimates (major-group rollup) · updated annually (BLS OEWS) · last refreshed

Gera US Sector Pay Premium Index

Michigan's top sector premium: Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations at GUPPI +7.8% (national avg: $37,695).

How this is calculated
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations +7.8%

Michigan — GUPPI across all occupational sectors (BLS OEWS May 2025)

#SectorState medianNational avgGUPPI
1Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations$40,640$37,695+7.8%
2Construction and Extraction Occupations$61,190$60,202+1.6%
3Healthcare Support Occupations$37,690$37,607+0.2%
4Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations$33,570$33,497+0.2%
5Protective Service Occupations$52,000$51,939+0.1%
6Architecture and Engineering Occupations$99,640$100,184−0.5%
7Production Occupations$46,460$46,816−0.8%
8Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations$58,610$59,120−0.9%
9Educational Instruction and Library Occupations$59,230$61,160−3.2%
10Office and Administrative Support Occupations$46,310$47,910−3.3%
11Personal Care and Service Occupations$34,260$35,534−3.6%
12Transportation and Material Moving Occupations$42,100$43,676−3.6%
13Community and Social Service Occupations$55,230$57,575−4.1%
14Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations$36,680$38,525−4.8%
15Sales and Related Occupations$36,920$39,171−5.7%
16Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations$83,520$90,805−8.0%
17Business and Financial Operations Occupations$78,610$85,690−8.3%
18Legal Occupations$95,850$106,531−10.0%
19Management Occupations$114,040$126,800−10.1%
20Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations$76,620$85,407−10.3%
21Computer and Mathematical Occupations$99,280$113,425−12.5%
22Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations$55,700$64,550−13.7%

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Sector GUPPI for Michigan: +7.8%State median: $40,640 · National avg: $37,695

Frequently asked questions

Which sector pays the most premium in Michigan?
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations has the highest sector GUPPI in Michigan: +7.8% (BLS OEWS May 2025 median $40,640/yr vs national $37,695/yr).
Which sector pays below average in Michigan?
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations has the lowest sector GUPPI in Michigan: −13.7% (BLS OEWS May 2025 median $55,700/yr vs national $64,550/yr).
How does Michigan compare to other states for sector pay?
Michigan (MI) has 5 sectors paying above the national employment-weighted average and 17 sectors below. Use the Gera Sector Pay Premium Index to browse all 22 sectors for any state.

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Data source

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — Major Group Rollups · May 2025 state estimates (major-group rollup) · Public domain (U.S. federal government work)

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