BLS Official Data · OEWS May 2025

Chief Executives in Michigan

$298,740 / year · average (mean) annual wage
$143.62 per hour

▲ 10.8% above U.S. average15th of 46 states

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Dataset: OEWS May 2025 Published: May 2026 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
Average$298,740per year
Median$255,560per year
Hourly$143.62per hour
10th – 90th percentile$104,010 – $547,090per year

Chief Executives Pay Range in Michigan

Pay distribution across experience levels

  • 10th Percentile — Entry Level$104,010
  • 25th Percentile — Junior$160,010
  • 50th Percentile — Median$255,560
  • 75th Percentile — Senior$405,120
  • 90th Percentile — Top Earners$547,090

Half of Chief Executives in Michigan earn more than $255,560. The top 10% make $547,090 or more, while entry-level workers start around $104,010.

Chief Executives in Michigan: Key Facts

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025

  • Michigan ranks 15th of 46 states for Chief Executives pay, at $298,740 per year (10.8% above the U.S. average of $269,630).
  • 4,950 people work as Chief Executives in Michigan — 2.4% of all U.S. Chief Executives jobs.
  • Location quotient 0.86: Chief Executives jobs are less concentrated in Michigan than in the U.S. overall.
  • Pay range: the lowest-paid 10% earn under $104,010; the top 10% earn over $547,090.
  • Hourly equivalent: $143.62 per hour (2,080 hours/year).
  • The highest-paying state is Oregon at $403,380.
  • Among management jobs in Michigan, Architectural and Engineering Managers pays the most ($167,660).

Chief Executives Job Market in Michigan

Key factors affecting compensation

Michigan's key industries are Automotive, Healthcare, Technology, and its job market is rated moderate. Chief Executives here earn $298,740 on average, placing the state 15th nationally.

With a cost-of-living index of 0.9 (U.S. = 1.00), a Michigan salary of $298,740 is roughly equivalent to $331,933 at the national average cost of living.

Compared with nearby states in the pay ranking, Texas ($310,660), Pennsylvania ($302,990), Hawaii ($302,620) are the closest alternatives for Chief Executives weighing a move.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this salary

What is the average Chief Executives salary in Michigan?

The average Chief Executives salary in Michigan is $298,740 per year (median $255,560), which is 10.8% above the national average of $269,630.

How does Michigan rank for Chief Executives pay?

Michigan ranks 15th out of 46 states. The highest-paying state is Oregon ($403,380/yr).

How much do entry-level Chief Executives make in Michigan?

The lowest-paid 10% of Chief Executives in Michigan earn about $104,010 per year and the 25th percentile is $160,010.

How much do Chief Executives make per hour in Michigan?

About $143.62 per hour, based on the $298,740 annual average and 2,080 working hours per year.

How many Chief Executives work in Michigan?

BLS counts 4,950 Chief Executives jobs in Michigan (OEWS May 2025).

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