Jan 31, 2025 - News
Chart du jour: Pay per state
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As Michigan's population is expected to fall through 2050, our median annual pay for residents is lower than 19 other states and D.C., per payroll firm ADP.
By the numbers: Michigan's median pay was $59,300 as of December.
How it works: ADP's monthly "Pay Insights" data is based on gross wage and salary data for about 17 million U.S. jobs.
- It's based on the location of the job, not necessarily the worker (relevant in cases of remote work done across state lines).
Reality check: Highest-paid areas often have higher costs of living.