Michigan Career & Training Directory
Explore 218 careers with Michigan-specific salary data, licensing requirements, and 23 accredited schools.
Top Careers in Michigan
Michigan's Automotive Legacy and EV Revolution Drive Manufacturing Career Demand
Michigan remains the undisputed center of the American automotive industry. Ford, GM, and Stellantis headquarters are all in the Detroit metro, and a vast supplier ecosystem stretches across the Lower Peninsula. The state is now at the epicenter of the electric vehicle revolution — Ford's Blue Oval City supply chain investments, GM's battery plant partnerships, and dozens of EV startups are reshaping the manufacturing workforce. Industrial maintenance mechanics and CNC machinists are in critical demand. Healthcare is expanding in Lansing, Grand Rapids, and Detroit. Wages in automotive manufacturing are elevated by strong UAW contracts.
Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
- Median Salary
- $60,400/yr
- Job Growth
- +7.2% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- 1–2 year certificate + apprenticeship
Registered Nurse
- Median Salary
- $71,800/yr
- Job Growth
- +5.9% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- 2–4 years (ADN or BSN)
CNC Machinist
- Median Salary
- $52,800/yr
- Job Growth
- +7.0% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- 1–2 year certificate
Electrician
- Median Salary
- $70,200/yr
- Job Growth
- +9.8% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- 4–5 years (apprenticeship)
Welder
- Median Salary
- $49,800/yr
- Job Growth
- +3.4% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- 6–12 months (certificate)
Automotive Service Technician
- Median Salary
- $48,600/yr
- Job Growth
- +2.4% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- 2-year associate degree
Salary figures based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024/2025. Growth projections from BLS Employment Projections 2022–2032. State figures reflect Michigan-specific wage data; individual employer pay varies.
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Cybersecurity Analyst
Cloud Technician / Cloud Engineer
Construction Manager / Superintendent
Database Administrator (DBA)
Schools in Michigan
Henry Ford College
One of Michigan's premier community colleges near Detroit. Exceptional automotive, allied health, and skilled trades pro...
Macomb Community College
Large community college in Macomb County serving metro Detroit. Top-rated nursing, welding (~$5,000 total), and automoti...
Lansing Community College
Michigan's capital city community college with one of the broadest program offerings statewide. Includes inside wireman ...
Grand Rapids Community College
Leading community college in West Michigan. Nationally recognized culinary arts program and strong allied health program...
About Michigan's Job Market
Michigan's economy supports a strong demand for trained vocational professionals across healthcare, construction, technology, and transportation. The state's growing population drives steady openings for allied health workers, skilled tradespeople, and tech professionals.