The Bureau of Labor Market Information & Strategic Initiatives has reported the state average weekly wage as of June 30, 2006 to be $803.17. In accordance with Section 418.355(2) of the Workers' Disability Compensation Act, the 2007 maximum weekly benefit based on 90% of the state average weekly wage is $723.00.

Listing of the State Average Weekly Wage amounts from 1982 to present.

The 2007 Weekly Benefit Tables are now available on-line in pdf format.  They may be viewed by selecting the Claims Processing button on the left and going to Other Information at the bottom of the page, or by clicking on the following link: 2007 Weekly Benefit Tables.  A hard copy of the tables will be available around the first week of January and may be obtained by calling our toll-free number at 1-888-396-5041 or sending an e-mail to wcinfo@michigan.gov and including your name, street address, city, state, zip code, and desired quantity of books.

The 2007 rate calculation program will be available sometime during the first week of January.