Salary Overview for Michigan

The median individual income in Michigan is $34,650 per year, while the mean (average) individual income is $45,520. The median household income is $66,986.

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

Michigan's cost of living index is 90 (national average = 100). This means the median salary of $34,650 in Michigan has the purchasing power of approximately $38,500 at the national average cost of living. Your dollar goes further in Michigan than in most states.

Minimum Wage in Michigan

The current minimum wage in Michigan is $10.56/hour, which equals approximately $21,965 per year for a full-time worker (40 hours/week, 52 weeks). See our complete Michigan minimum wage guide for tipped wages, scheduled increases, and more.

Top Employers in Michigan

  • University of Michigan
  • Ford
  • General Motors

Major Industries in Michigan

  • Automotive
  • Healthcare
  • Manufacturing

Tax Rates in Michigan

See the full tax breakdown including income tax, sales tax, property tax, and more on our Michigan tax rates page.

Calculate Your Take-Home Pay

Use our Salary Calculator to convert between hourly, weekly, monthly, and annual pay, and estimate your take-home pay in Michigan after federal and state taxes.