Chief Executives pay in Michigan
$298,740avg. a year
$143.63 an hour · 4,950 employed
Chief Executives in Michigan earn an average of $298,740 a year. That is $29,110 (11%) more than the U.S. average of $269,630. The best-paying metro area is Midland, MI at $493,680.
$255,560Median pay
$143.63Average hourly
+28%Avg. pay since 2020
#15Of 46 states
Top-paying Michigan metro areas
Average pay for chief executives by metro area. Swipe to see all 16.
160 jobs
Midland, MI
$493,680
$237.34 an hour
2260 jobs
Ann Arbor, MI
$341,790
$164.32 an hour
360 jobs
Jackson, MI
$339,550
$163.25 an hour
42,070 jobs
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
$336,360
$161.71 an hour
560 jobs
Niles, MI
$291,930
$140.35 an hour
6540 jobs
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI
$290,320
$139.58 an hour
7150 jobs
Kalamazoo-Portage, MI
$286,560
$137.77 an hour
840 jobs
Monroe, MI
$282,570
$135.85 an hour
960 jobs
Traverse City, MI
$273,420
$131.45 an hour
1060 jobs
South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI
$272,260
$130.90 an hour
11110 jobs
Flint, MI
$267,790
$128.75 an hour
12320 jobs
Lansing-East Lansing, MI
$257,740
$123.92 an hour
1390 jobs
Saginaw, MI
$254,010
$122.12 an hour
1440 jobs
Bay City, MI
$250,810
$120.58 an hour
1560 jobs
Battle Creek, MI
$248,860
$119.64 an hour
1670 jobs
Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI
$201,270
$96.77 an hour
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Chief Executives pay in Michigan, charted
Pay over time
Michigan, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Michigan chief executives work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Michigan vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $269,630 | $129.63 |
| Michigan | $298,740 | $143.63 |
| Indiana | $284,910 | $136.98 |
| Ohio | $254,170 | $122.20 |
| Wisconsin | $252,660 | $121.47 |
Related jobs in Michigan
- General and Operations Managers$123,610
- Financial Managers$158,110
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$166,790
- Sales Managers$151,230
- Managers, All Other$141,840
- Medical and Health Services Managers$127,430
Average pay, Michigan, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do chief executives make in Michigan?
The average is $298,740 a year, and the median is $255,560. That is $29,110 (11%) more than the U.S. average of $269,630.
What is the hourly wage in Michigan?
$143.63 an hour on average; the median is $122.86.
Where in Michigan do they earn the most?
Midland, MI ($493,680), followed by Ann Arbor, MI ($341,790). The lowest average among 16 metro areas with data is Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI ($201,270).
How does Michigan rank?
Michigan ranks #15 of 46 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 11-1011. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national chief executives page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.