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Average salary by job family in Midland
| Legal | $163,230 |
|---|---|
| Management | $152,570 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $116,150 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $101,990 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $98,380 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $91,810 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $86,670 |
| Construction and Extraction | $61,760 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $61,030 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $58,060 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $57,350 |
| Community and Social Service | $56,430 |
| Production | $55,970 |
| Protective Service | $55,780 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $50,940 |
| Sales and Related | $46,780 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $42,860 |
| Healthcare Support | $38,700 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $38,350 |
| Personal Care and Service | $35,440 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $35,290 |
Highest-paying jobs in Midland
- Chief Executives$493,680
- Natural Sciences Managers$217,530
- Dentists, General$195,580
- Financial Managers$193,630
- Human Resources Managers$181,210
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$168,800
- Industrial Production Managers$151,590
- Sales Managers$150,240
- Pharmacists$139,020
- Administrative Services Managers$132,510
Most common jobs in Midland and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 2,700 | $37,370 | $36,950 |
| Registered Nurses | 1,380 | $90,330 | $86,360 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 1,060 | $29,730 | $28,480 |
| Retail Salespersons | 790 | $35,440 | $33,260 |
| Cashiers | 660 | $31,260 | $30,280 |
| Office Clerks, General | 630 | $44,800 | $43,780 |
| General and Operations Managers | 620 | $122,260 | $98,270 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 620 | $57,930 | $48,250 |
| Nursing Assistants | 600 | $40,060 | $39,340 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 550 | $36,410 | $35,380 |
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Cost of living in Midland
Prices in the Midland area are 8% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 91.9 for 2024. The average local salary of $70,070 therefore buys what $76,229 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $247,026, 3.2 times the median household income of $77,538.
$247,026typical home value
$77,538median household income
91.9BEA price parity
83,641metro population
Take-home pay in Midland
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $36,840 | $30,462 | $2,538 |
| Median wage | $49,340 | $39,974 | $3,331 |
| Average wage | $70,070 | $55,393 | $4,616 |
| 75th percentile wage | $81,290 | $62,809 | $5,234 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Salaries for every job in Midland
Management16 jobs
- Chief Executives$494K
- Natural Sciences Managers$218K
- Financial Managers$194K
- Human Resources Managers$181K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$169K
- Industrial Production Managers$152K
- Sales Managers$150K
- Administrative Services Managers$133K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$132K
- Facilities Managers$129K
- General and Operations Managers$122K
- Construction Managers$113K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$109K
- Social and Community Service Managers$79K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$78K
- Food Service Managers$67K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical13 jobs
- Dentists, General$196K
- Pharmacists$139K
- Physician Assistants$126K
- Physical Therapists$97K
- Registered Nurses$90K
- Dental Hygienists$86K
- Occupational Therapists$78K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$74K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$63K
- Medical Records Specialists$60K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$53K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$47K
- Pharmacy Technicians$44K
Architecture and Engineering4 jobs
Life, Physical, and Social Science4 jobs
Computer and Mathematical7 jobs
Business and Financial Operations15 jobs
- Project Management Specialists$111K
- Management Analysts$106K
- Accountants and Auditors$101K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$92K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$81K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$79K
- Training and Development Specialists$79K
- Compliance Officers$76K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$74K
- Human Resources Specialists$74K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$73K
- Cost Estimators$71K
- Loan Officers$71K
- Labor Relations Specialists$65K
- Fundraisers$64K
Construction and Extraction8 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$79K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$71K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$66K
- Carpenters$60K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$58K
- Electricians$57K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$54K
- Construction Laborers$54K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair8 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$82K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$72K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$67K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$65K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$61K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$57K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$52K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$48K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media3 jobs
Educational Instruction and Library10 jobs
- Instructional Coordinators$83K
- Special Education Teachers, All Other$75K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$70K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$66K
- Tutors$62K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$61K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$42K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$36K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$36K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$33K
Community and Social Service8 jobs
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$68K
- Healthcare Social Workers$68K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$65K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$57K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$56K
- Health Education Specialists$54K
- Clergy$50K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$40K
Production10 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$80K
- Machinists$56K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$53K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$52K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$49K
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46K
- Printing Press Operators$44K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$37K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$36K
- Bakers$35K
Protective Service3 jobs
Office and Administrative Support17 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$81K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$66K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$65K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$61K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$61K
- Customer Service Representatives$58K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$55K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$55K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$52K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$49K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$46K
- Office Clerks, General$45K
- Tellers$42K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$42K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$40K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$38K
- Couriers and Messengers$36K
Sales and Related7 jobs
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$88K
- Insurance Sales Agents$69K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$66K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$48K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$45K
- Retail Salespersons$35K
- Cashiers$31K
Transportation and Material Moving9 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$62K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$53K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$50K
- Light Truck Drivers$42K
- Driver/Sales Workers$40K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$39K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$36K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$36K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$31K
Healthcare Support6 jobs
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance3 jobs
Personal Care and Service5 jobs
Food Preparation and Serving Related12 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$63K
- Bartenders$45K
- Waiters and Waitresses$44K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$41K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$36K
- Cooks, Restaurant$36K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$35K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$32K
- Dishwashers$31K
- Food Preparation Workers$30K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$30K
- Cooks, Fast Food$29K
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Salary in Midland: questions
What is a good salary in Midland?
Half of all workers in the Midland metro earn less than $49,340 and the average is $70,070. Earning more than $81,290 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Midland to match a $70,751 salary elsewhere?
About $65,035, because prices here are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.9).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Midland?
Chief Executives ($493,680), Natural Sciences Managers ($217,530), Dentists, General ($195,580).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Midland, MI (33220), all occupations and 168 individual jobs.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
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