Take-home pay by job in Michigan
What 48 common jobs pay in Michigan, and what's left after 2026 taxes. Sorted by take-home pay.
| Job | Median gross | Take-home / year | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | $137,860 | $99,885 | $8,324 |
| Physician assistant | $131,510 | $95,815 | $7,985 |
| Nurse practitioner | $131,450 | $95,776 | $7,981 |
| Lawyer | $130,520 | $95,180 | $7,932 |
| Software developer | $125,570 | $92,007 | $7,667 |
| Medical and health services manager | $107,570 | $80,185 | $6,682 |
| Mechanical engineer | $104,890 | $78,413 | $6,534 |
| Computer systems analyst | $103,410 | $77,435 | $6,453 |
| Physical therapist | $100,900 | $75,776 | $6,315 |
| General and operations manager | $99,530 | $74,870 | $6,239 |
| Registered nurse | $94,300 | $71,413 | $5,951 |
| Civil engineer | $92,100 | $69,959 | $5,830 |
| Dental hygienist | $83,790 | $64,466 | $5,372 |
| Plumber | $80,190 | $62,086 | $5,174 |
| Respiratory therapist | $79,850 | $61,862 | $5,155 |
| Accountant | $78,820 | $61,181 | $5,098 |
| Radiologic technologist | $76,420 | $59,594 | $4,966 |
| Electrician | $76,270 | $59,495 | $4,958 |
| Police officer | $73,730 | $57,816 | $4,818 |
| HR specialist | $69,520 | $55,033 | $4,586 |
| High school teacher | $66,030 | $52,680 | $4,390 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) | $65,460 | $52,246 | $4,354 |
| Elementary school teacher | $65,110 | $51,979 | $4,332 |
| Carpenter | $61,680 | $49,369 | $4,114 |
| HVAC technician | $60,850 | $48,738 | $4,061 |
| Social worker (child, family and school) | $59,270 | $47,535 | $3,961 |
| Truck driver (heavy and tractor-trailer) | $57,180 | $45,945 | $3,829 |
| IT support specialist | $56,240 | $45,229 | $3,769 |
| Firefighter | $54,640 | $44,012 | $3,668 |
| Auto mechanic | $54,120 | $43,616 | $3,635 |
| Bookkeeper | $48,980 | $39,705 | $3,309 |
| Dental assistant | $48,820 | $39,583 | $3,299 |
| Administrative assistant | $46,020 | $37,452 | $3,121 |
| Pharmacy technician | $44,340 | $36,173 | $3,014 |
| Customer service representative | $43,950 | $35,877 | $2,990 |
| Delivery driver (light truck) | $43,000 | $35,154 | $2,929 |
| Medical assistant | $39,870 | $32,772 | $2,731 |
| Nursing assistant (CNA) | $39,570 | $32,544 | $2,712 |
| Warehouse worker | $38,860 | $32,003 | $2,667 |
| Waiter or waitress | $37,760 | $31,166 | $2,597 |
| Receptionist | $37,470 | $30,945 | $2,579 |
| Security guard | $37,080 | $30,649 | $2,554 |
| Restaurant cook | $36,980 | $30,573 | $2,548 |
| Janitor | $36,050 | $29,865 | $2,489 |
| Teaching assistant | $35,110 | $29,149 | $2,429 |
| Retail salesperson | $34,640 | $28,792 | $2,399 |
| Childcare worker | $30,970 | $25,999 | $2,167 |
| Cashier | $29,740 | $25,063 | $2,089 |
Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025, statewide, all industries. BLS wages include tips and commissions, not overtime premiums or benefits. Take-home uses 2026 tax rules for a single filer paid every two weeks with W-4 defaults and no pre-tax deductions.