Cost of hiring in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetro area
Administrative Assistant is the largest of these 17 jobs in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetro area, with about 1,230 people1. Medians run from $35,810 a year for virtual receptionists to $88,520 for project coordinators.
Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Median pay by role in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetro area
| Role | Median per year | vs US median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR Assistant | +0.0% | 50 | |
| E-commerce Order Specialist | -4.9% | 30 | |
| Virtual Receptionist | -5.8% | 560 | |
| Data Entry Specialist | -6.2% | 70 | |
| Administrative Assistant | -8.6% | 1,230 | |
| Bookkeeper | -9.7% | 1,170 | |
| Payroll Specialist | -11.5% | 110 | |
| Recruiter | -12.2% | 450 | |
| Project Coordinator | -13.5% | 370 | |
| Customer Support Specialist | -13.8% | 970 | |
| Sales Development Representative | -14.0% | 350 | |
| Office Manager | -14.7% | 710 | |
| Accountant | -16.2% | 820 | |
| Medical Administrative Assistant | -16.6% | 760 | |
| Paralegal | -23.1% | 80 | |
| Executive Assistant | -23.6% | 210 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -30.8% | 380 |
The employer pays more than the wage: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, so a $43,450 median for administrative assistants, the largest of these jobs here, comes to about $56,065 a year. That is an estimate: benefit levels vary by employer.
the Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetro area against the US
The Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetro area pays below the US median for 16 of the 17 roles, furthest for marketing specialists (-30.8%). For HR assistants it is within 1% of the US figure. The middle gap across all 17 is -13.5%: for most of these roles, hiring costs less here than at the US median. Its best national standing is for HR assistants, #115 of 384 areas by median pay; its lowest is for marketing specialists, #449 of 516.
Compared with the US mix of these jobs, the Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetro area has more bookkeepers (14.1% of these jobs here, against 8.7% nationally) and medical administrative assistants (9.1% against 6.1%), and fewer paralegals (1.0% against 2.5%) and sales development representatives (4.2% against 7.9%). Metro areas in other states with the closest overall pay level, measured the same way, are listed below; Elizabethtown, KY is nearest, at -13.5%.
| Area | Middle gap to the US | Roles with data | Jobs in these roles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | -13.4% | 17 | 14,610 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | -13.4% | 17 | 37,570 |
| Upper Peninsula of Michigan (Nonmetro) | -13.5% (this area) | 17 | 8,320 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | -13.5% | 15 | 5,430 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | -13.5% | 17 | 9,360 |
| Goldsboro, NC | -13.6% | 14 | 3,320 |
How far pay spreads inside each role
From the 10th to the 90th percentile, sales development representatives in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetro area span $36,580–$106,070, the widest band (2.9×); medical administrative assistants the narrowest, $35,360–$47,070. Offers cluster nearer the median than nationally for 13 of 17 roles, sales development representatives most ($37,980–$148,840 across the US). Budget from the median for marketing specialists, paralegals, sales development representatives and 2 more roles: a few well-paid jobs lift the average ($63,240 against a $54,480 median for marketing specialists).
the Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetro area against Michigan
Against Michigan as a whole, the Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetro area pays more for 2 of 17 roles, led by HR assistants (+4.9%) and data entry specialists (+1.8%), and less for 14, most of all paralegals (-22.2%). Its best rank within Michigan is #2 of 11 areas, for HR assistants.
Other areas in Michigan
By jobs in these roles, the Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetro area is #10 of 19 areas in Michigan. The table shows the areas closest to it in size, from the Mid Michigan nonmetro area to Muskegon-Norton Shores.
| Area | Jobs in these roles | Roles with data |
|---|---|---|
| Mid Michigan (Nonmetro) | 11,610 | 17 |
| Flint, MI | 11,050 | 17 |
| Kalamazoo-Portage, MI | 10,830 | 17 |
| Southern Michigan (Nonmetro) | 8,870 | 17 |
| Northern Michigan (Nonmetro) | 8,630 | 17 |
| Saginaw, MI | 8,170 | 17 |
| Traverse City, MI | 6,340 | 16 |
| Niles, MI | 4,780 | 15 |
| Jackson, MI | 4,680 | 15 |
| Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI | 4,010 | 16 |
Questions
Which role costs the most to hire in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetro area?
Of the 17 roles we track, Project Coordinator: a median of $88,520 a year, about $114,219 with benefits; the lowest is Virtual Receptionist, $35,810.
Is hiring in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetro area cheaper than the US median?
Mostly: no role pays more than the US median, and 16 of 17 pay less.
Sources
2 sources, with links
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