How much does a child make in Michigan?
$59,270a year
Median yearly pay for childs in Michigan. That is $28.50 an hour or $4,939 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.50
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 15,760
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,260Median: $59,270Highest 10%: $81,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,260 | $19.84 | |
| 25th | $47,740 | $22.95 | |
| Median | $59,270 | $28.50 | |
| 75th | $75,380 | $36.24 | |
| 90th | $81,100 | $38.99 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Jackson, MI | $70,350 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $60,940 |
| Lansing, MI | $60,900 |
| Flint, MI | $60,160 |
| Niles, MI | $59,790 |
| Traverse City, MI | $59,550 |
| Detroit, MI | $59,270 |
| Muskegon, MI | $58,970 |
| Monroe, MI | $58,710 |
| Saginaw, MI | $58,700 |
| Battle Creek, MI | $57,000 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $56,810 |
| Bay City, MI | $55,810 |
| Midland, MI | $50,890 |
| South Bend, IN | $50,470 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $48,040 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for childs.
| 22. Idaho | $59,840 |
| 23. North Carolina | $59,610 |
| 24. Wisconsin | $59,280 |
| 25. Michigan | $59,270 |
| 26. Kentucky | $59,100 |
| 27. Louisiana | $56,800 |
| 28. Montana | $56,780 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a child make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $28.50 ($59,270 a year).
Do childs make more in Michigan than the national average?
Yes: $59,270 against $59,550 nationally, 0% more.
Where does Michigan rank for child pay?
Michigan ranks 25 of 51 states.
Which city in Michigan pays childs the most?
Jackson, MI, with a median of $70,350 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.