Not all jobs are created equal in Michigan. Use this interactive graphic to explore what the growth of jobs, by pay, throughout the state.
Mike Wilkinson
Mike has been a reporter for Bridge Michigan since 2013 and focuses on data-assisted reporting, often finding stories by analyzing maps and data sets and has created Bridge's dashboards on COVID-19, the state's economy and Michigan's elections. He held similar positions at The Detroit News and The Blade of Toledo. A native of Michigan, Mike grew up in Macomb County, graduated from the University of Michigan and started his reporting career in New Baltimore before his career took him to Illinois, Tennessee and Ohio. You can reach him at mwilkinson@bridgemi.com
Posted inQuality of Life
Michigan’s riding high. But a downturn is coming and the safety net is frayed.
A peak economy is the perfect time to expand job training and assistance. Instead, state officials are squandering the good times, experts warn.
Posted inTalent & Education
Getting past politics to give Michigan the schools it deserves
Education experts from Massachusetts, Tennessee and across Michigan gathered Thursday in Detroit to plot solutions to Michigan’s public school malaise.
Posted inBusiness Watch
Michigan’s economy is bigger than ever. Now is the time to diversify
The long nightmare is over. Michigan is outpacing the nation in growth. But experts say changes still are necessary to avert a deep plunge for the inevitable next recession.
Posted inBusiness Watch
See what industries are fueling economy in your Michigan area
Curious about job and economic growth in your areas? (Note: The data on GDP is only available by metropolitan regions. There are none north of Midland in Michigan) Click on a region to see more information
Posted inBusiness Watch
Ten things that might surprise you about Michigan’s economy
Is manufacturing really driving the Motor City? What’s hurting Bay City? Michigan’s economy is changing fast. Here’s some highlights.
Posted inBusiness Watch
Where they stand: Michigan governor candidates’ plan to grow the economy
Bridge Magazine asked eight candidates for their plans to diversify Michigan’s economy and grow jobs. All agree there’s work to be done.
Posted inBusiness Watch
Slideshow: Michigan's regional economies ranked by growth since 2009.
Explore changes in economic output, jobs and other factors over the years in Michigan regions.
Posted inTalent & Education
See if reading scores are down in your Michigan district
Bridge Magazine’s reading tool will show whether your child’s district is suffering third-grade reading declines, a trend that could leave plenty of future third graders to repeat the grade.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
See how drilling has funded land and parks in Michigan
Since 1976, more than $1 billion from gas and oil royalties have helped fund public lands projects throughout Michigan. Use this database to find projects near you.