State profile · MI
Healthcare wages in Michigan
Median pay, take-home after state tax, and WageBench Score ranking for 58 healthcare occupations in Michigan.
State tax (avg)
4.3%
Effective middle-income rate
Cost of living
96
RPP index (100 = national avg)
NLC compact
Not a member
Nurse Licensure Compact
Avg WageBench Score
62
Across 58 occupations
HIGHEST MEDIAN
Top-paying healthcare roles
- Radiologists$485,920
- Cardiologists$419,030
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$417,760
- Dermatologists$414,910
- Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$413,450
LOWEST MEDIAN
Lowest-paying healthcare roles
- Physical Therapist Aides$29,350
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$35,000
- Orderlies$36,220
- Dietetic Technicians$36,420
- Occupational Therapy Aides$39,050
Every healthcare occupation in Michigan
Sortable by median wage, take-home after tax, or composite WageBench Score. Click any occupation for the full detail page.
58 occupations · page 1 of 2
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dermatologists | physician | $414,910 | $397,276 | 68 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | physician | $417,760 | $400,005 | 68 |
| Orthodontists | physician | $357,090 | $341,914 | 67 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | physician | $413,450 | $395,878 | 66 |
| Radiologists | physician | $485,920 | $465,268 | 66 |
| Psychiatrists | physician | $291,850 | $279,446 | 64 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | nursing | $247,010 | $236,512 | 64 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | allied | $49,710 | $47,597 | 64 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | allied | $80,650 | $77,222 | 64 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $65,460 | $62,678 | 63 |
| Recreational Therapists | allied | $61,700 | $59,078 | 63 |
| Occupational Therapy Aides | support | $39,050 | $37,390 | 63 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | allied | $46,750 | $44,763 | 63 |
| Surgeons, All Other (legacy) | physician | $412,460 | $394,930 | 63 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $48,820 | $46,745 | 63 |
| Audiologists | allied | $97,790 | $93,634 | 63 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | physician | $229,150 | $219,411 | 63 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $44,340 | $42,456 | 62 |
| Pediatricians, General | physician | $204,690 | $195,991 | 62 |
| Physicians, Pathologists | physician | $303,070 | $290,190 | 62 |
| Dentists, General | physician | $169,930 | $162,708 | 62 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $131,510 | $125,921 | 62 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $94,300 | $90,292 | 62 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $131,450 | $125,863 | 62 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $137,860 | $132,001 | 62 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $100,900 | $96,612 | 62 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $79,850 | $76,456 | 62 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $125,390 | $120,061 | 62 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $61,260 | $58,656 | 62 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | allied | $95,400 | $91,346 | 62 |
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