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Jobs in Monroe, MI

Pay, demand and occupations in this metropolitan area.

In short: Monroe, MI: 40,740 jobs, median pay $46,240 a year.

By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 09/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.

$46,240median pay
40,740jobs
1cities listed
$100,230top (90th pct.)
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Overview

METRO Official statistic Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 · Data: May 2025

Monroe, MI is a metropolitan area in Michigan. BLS counts 40,740 wage-and-salary jobs here, with a median pay of $46,240 a year (the lowest-paid tenth earn under $28,970 and the highest-paid tenth more than $100,230).

Cities in our guides that belong to this area: Monroe.

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Largest occupations

METRO Official statistic Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 · Data: May 2025

The 40 largest occupations here (at least 100 jobs).

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Occupation ⇅Jobs ⇅Median pay ⇅Entry (10th pct.) ⇅Top (90th pct.) ⇅Location quotient ⇅
Fast Food and Counter Workers1,330$27,950$25,960$34,4201.31
Retail Salespersons1,250$34,620$27,450$46,8101.22
Cashiers1,220$29,320$25,960$36,3201.51
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators1,110$36,870$35,080$58,9803.01
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers1,090$54,510$40,480$69,0802.01
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand950$39,520$33,320$48,4401.22
Stockers and Order Fillers940$35,660$28,950$46,0101.26
Office Clerks, General870$41,540$25,960$63,5001.35
Home Health and Personal Care Aides770$34,290$27,670$42,2300.68
General and Operations Managers730$93,690$46,100$198,8500.80
Waiters and Waitresses660$38,780$25,960$62,4701.11
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary640$34,630$28,220$43,3901.72
Registered Nurses630$82,170$61,270$100,5200.71
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education560$63,030$47,010$91,4601.54
Cooks, Restaurant440$36,200$29,250$44,5901.19
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers440$36,430$29,040$57,0301.37
Nursing Assistants430$38,420$35,580$44,5201.12
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education390$64,390$47,700$94,0901.39
Customer Service Representatives370$41,650$30,280$61,2000.55
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General370$44,750$31,510$68,6300.91
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners360$35,880$27,470$47,0900.61
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers350$46,770$30,210$75,2501.19
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers350$75,230$46,710$138,9601.97
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive330$45,560$34,300$62,7600.75
Construction Laborers330$51,200$37,100$71,5801.14
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers330$43,100$33,780$61,9002.12
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products310$74,320$37,830$122,1600.96
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks290$48,210$36,330$63,1200.80
Accountants and Auditors290$76,080$49,930$129,6200.77
Light Truck Drivers280$30,420$28,340$57,0001.08
Receptionists and Information Clerks280$35,580$28,250$45,7601.18
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education280$64,670$47,140$98,5601.73
Medical Assistants270$36,150$31,540$45,7601.26
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics270$57,400$35,780$77,6701.48
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators270$42,990$35,680$60,8101.34
Bartenders260$37,800$25,960$75,5601.32
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters250$80,700$45,610$102,1602.04
Security Guards240n/an/an/a0.70
Cooks, Fast Food240$27,120$25,960$33,0101.42
Driver/Sales Workers240$37,510$25,960$55,6302.27

Top pay

METRO Official statistic Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 · Data: May 2025

The 40 highest-paying occupations among those with at least 300 jobs.

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Occupation ⇅Jobs ⇅Median pay ⇅Entry (10th pct.) ⇅Top (90th pct.) ⇅Location quotient ⇅
General and Operations Managers730$93,690$46,100$198,8500.80
Registered Nurses630$82,170$61,270$100,5200.71
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers350$75,230$46,710$138,9601.97
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products310$74,320$37,830$122,1600.96
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education390$64,390$47,700$94,0901.39
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education560$63,030$47,010$91,4601.54
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers1,090$54,510$40,480$69,0802.01
Construction Laborers330$51,200$37,100$71,5801.14
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers350$46,770$30,210$75,2501.19
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive330$45,560$34,300$62,7600.75
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General370$44,750$31,510$68,6300.91
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers330$43,100$33,780$61,9002.12
Customer Service Representatives370$41,650$30,280$61,2000.55
Office Clerks, General870$41,540$25,960$63,5001.35
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand950$39,520$33,320$48,4401.22
Waiters and Waitresses660$38,780$25,960$62,4701.11
Nursing Assistants430$38,420$35,580$44,5201.12
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators1,110$36,870$35,080$58,9803.01
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers440$36,430$29,040$57,0301.37
Cooks, Restaurant440$36,200$29,250$44,5901.19
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners360$35,880$27,470$47,0900.61
Stockers and Order Fillers940$35,660$28,950$46,0101.26
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary640$34,630$28,220$43,3901.72
Retail Salespersons1,250$34,620$27,450$46,8101.22
Home Health and Personal Care Aides770$34,290$27,670$42,2300.68
Cashiers1,220$29,320$25,960$36,3201.51
Fast Food and Counter Workers1,330$27,950$25,960$34,4201.31

Fields

METRO Official statistic Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 · Data: May 2025

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Cities

CITY Official statistic Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year (via Census Reporter) · Data: ACS 2020–2024

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City ⇅State ⇅Population ⇅Median rent ⇅
MonroeMichigan20,320$909

Open jobs

Open private-sector jobs by city of this area:

Monroe

FAQ

How many jobs are there in Monroe, MI?

BLS counts 40,740 wage-and-salary jobs (OEWS, May 2025).

What is the median pay in Monroe, MI?

$46,240 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Which occupation pays most in Monroe, MI?

General and Operations Managers, with a median of $93,690 among occupations with at least 300 jobs.

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