Michigan, the Great Lakes State, teens ready to join the workforce will find an array of opportunities in sectors such as food service, retail, and customer service. From the age of 14, with a work permit, teenagers can take their first professional steps. However, some jobs may require you to be at least 16 due to the nature of the work. As of, the starting wage typically aligns with Michigan’s minimum wage, which is $9.87 per hour, but this may increase based on job type and responsibilities. Michigan child labor laws restrict the hours and times of day during the school year for workers under 18.