How much does a chief executive make in Michigan?
$255,600a year
Median yearly pay for chief executives in Michigan. That is $122.87 an hour or $21,300 a month.
- Hourly
- $122.87
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 4,950
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $104,000Median: $255,600Highest 10%: $547,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $104,000 | $50.00 | |
| 25th | $160,000 | $76.93 | |
| Median | $255,600 | $122.87 | |
| 75th | $405,100 | $194.77 | |
| 90th | $547,100 | $263.02 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Midland, MI | $588,000 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $335,900 |
| Detroit, MI | $304,100 |
| Jackson, MI | $298,400 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $285,300 |
| South Bend, IN | $261,300 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $248,700 |
| Traverse City, MI | $248,500 |
| Bay City, MI | $247,700 |
| Monroe, MI | $244,800 |
| Battle Creek, MI | $211,600 |
| Niles, MI | $210,600 |
| Saginaw, MI | $200,200 |
| Flint, MI | $197,800 |
| Lansing, MI | $190,700 |
| Muskegon, MI | $177,100 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chief executives.
| 9. South Dakota | $280,900 |
| 10. New York | $258,000 |
| 11. Texas | $257,900 |
| 12. Michigan | $255,600 |
| 13. Indiana | $254,200 |
| 14. Maryland | $248,700 |
| 15. Rhode Island | $235,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chief executive make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $122.87 ($255,600 a year).
Do chief executives make more in Michigan than the national average?
Yes: $255,600 against $214,000 nationally, 19% more.
Where does Michigan rank for chief executive pay?
Michigan ranks 12 of 46 states.
Which city in Michigan pays chief executives the most?
Midland, MI, with a median of $588,000 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.