Careers in Niles, MI
Part of Michigan.
Niles, MI’s regional price level is below the national average (index 92.37, where 100 = U.S. average, 2024 BEA data).
Unemployment rate: 4.9% · 68,412 people employed (2026-06, BLS LAUS, not seasonally adjusted).
Highest-Paying Careers
See full list →- 1Family Medicine Physicians$229,740
- 2Chief Executives$210,620
- 3Dentists, General$165,950
- 4Computer and Information Systems Managers$162,310
- 5Marketing Managers$159,810
Largest Occupations
See full list →- 1Fast Food and Counter Workers1,670 employed
- 2Cashiers1,610 employed
- 3Retail Salespersons1,590 employed
- 4Waiters and Waitresses1,390 employed
- 5Registered Nurses1,330 employed
Highest Concentration
See full list →- 1Foundry Mold and Coremakers21.26× national avg
- 2Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants7.67× national avg
- 3Tool and Die Makers7.17× national avg
- 4Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders6.64× national avg
- 5Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic5.32× national avg
Best Purchasing Power
See full list →cost-of-living adjusted
- 1Family Medicine Physicians$248,717
- 2Chief Executives$228,018
- 3Dentists, General$179,658
- 4Computer and Information Systems Managers$175,717
- 5Marketing Managers$173,011
Sources
Wage and employment data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities. Unemployment rate: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS). Opportunity Score isn’t available at the metro level yet — see Michigan state page.