Jobs & Employment in Michigan

Employment, unemployment, salaries and the labor force.

Topics

Dive into each indicator for Michigan.

4.87 M
Labor force
10th in the U.S.
4.4%
Unemployment rate
2024
4.65 M
Employment
60.0%
Labor force participation
$48,700
Median annual wage
$10.33 /hr
Minimum wage
2024
≈ 16%
Remote workers
Trade, transportation & utilities
Largest sector

Historical data

Long-run evolution of the key indicators, so you can see the trend — not just today's snapshot.

Unemployment rate

19762024
4.4% 53%

BLS state series; peaks in 1982 and 2009 auto downturns.

Data table

Labor force4.87 M10th in the U.S.
Unemployment rate4.4%2024
Employment4.65 M
Labor force participation60.0%
Median annual wage$48,700
Minimum wage$10.33 /hr2024
Remote workers≈ 16%
Largest sectorTrade, transportation & utilities

Compared to the United States

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Side-by-side comparison of Michigan vs. the U.S. average.

National ranking

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