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Average salary by job family in Detroit
| Management | $140,750 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $120,100 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $109,470 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $106,430 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $102,150 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $91,040 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $87,420 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $70,010 |
| Construction and Extraction | $68,770 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $64,360 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $63,060 |
| Community and Social Service | $60,150 |
| Protective Service | $59,170 |
| Production | $55,180 |
| Sales and Related | $55,100 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $51,200 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $50,920 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $41,860 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $39,880 |
| Healthcare Support | $39,500 |
| Personal Care and Service | $39,380 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $37,550 |
Highest-paying jobs in Detroit
- Surgeons, All Other$519,270
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$381,710
- Chief Executives$336,360
- Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers$332,090
- Psychiatrists$318,030
- Dermatologists$317,890
- Cardiologists$316,780
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists$259,380
- Nurse Anesthetists$255,930
- Pediatricians, General$210,140
Most common jobs in Detroit and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 55,100 | $56,600 | $49,240 |
| Retail Salespersons | 48,610 | $39,030 | $35,130 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 46,480 | $34,830 | $35,120 |
| Registered Nurses | 44,310 | $95,460 | $97,280 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 42,430 | $30,860 | $29,590 |
| Cashiers | 37,910 | $32,050 | $30,090 |
| General and Operations Managers | 37,250 | $133,060 | $104,010 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 37,090 | $39,120 | $36,720 |
| Office Clerks, General | 34,570 | $47,000 | $45,810 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 34,030 | $43,010 | $40,330 |
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Cost of living in Detroit
Prices in the Detroit area are in line with the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 100.3 for 2024. The average local salary of $69,210 therefore buys what $69,004 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $269,080, 3.6 times the median household income of $75,123.
$269,080typical home value
$75,123median household income
100.3BEA price parity
4,367,620metro population
Take-home pay in Detroit
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $37,880 | $30,484 | $2,540 |
| Median wage | $52,080 | $40,949 | $3,412 |
| Average wage | $69,210 | $53,302 | $4,442 |
| 75th percentile wage | $81,700 | $61,259 | $5,105 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Detroit's local income tax (2.4%).
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Salaries for every job in Detroit
Management36 jobs
- Chief Executives$336K
- Compensation and Benefits Managers$174K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$174K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$173K
- Financial Managers$169K
- Purchasing Managers$165K
- Human Resources Managers$161K
- Sales Managers$161K
- Marketing Managers$159K
- Managers, All Other$147K
- Natural Sciences Managers$142K
- Public Relations Managers$139K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$134K
- General and Operations Managers$133K
- Training and Development Managers$132K
- Industrial Production Managers$132K
- Fundraising Managers$130K
- Administrative Services Managers$125K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$124K
- Construction Managers$121K
- Advertising and Promotions Managers$118K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$113K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$112K
- Emergency Management Directors$110K
- Facilities Managers$110K
- Gambling Managers$106K
- Postmasters and Mail Superintendents$105K
- Funeral Home Managers$101K
- Education Administrators, All Other$95K
- Social and Community Service Managers$89K
- Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers$85K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$81K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$74K
- Personal Service Managers, All Other$69K
- Food Service Managers$68K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$59K
Legal8 jobs
- Lawyers$153K
- Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$134K
- Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$99K
- Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators$97K
- Legal Support Workers, All Other$85K
- Paralegals and Legal Assistants$70K
- Judicial Law Clerks$66K
- Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$55K
Computer and Mathematical18 jobs
- Computer and Information Research Scientists$139K
- Database Architects$130K
- Software Developers$128K
- Computer Network Architects$127K
- Information Security Analysts$116K
- Actuaries$113K
- Data Scientists$111K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$111K
- Computer Systems Analysts$110K
- Web Developers$109K
- Database Administrators$109K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$105K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$99K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$99K
- Operations Research Analysts$98K
- Computer Programmers$95K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$77K
- Computer User Support Specialists$62K
Architecture and Engineering32 jobs
- Computer Hardware Engineers$132K
- Petroleum Engineers$132K
- Aerospace Engineers$129K
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$123K
- Engineers, All Other$122K
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$119K
- Electrical Engineers$117K
- Mechanical Engineers$117K
- Environmental Engineers$114K
- Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers$111K
- Industrial Engineers$110K
- Chemical Engineers$109K
- Materials Engineers$102K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$98K
- Civil Engineers$95K
- Landscape Architects$89K
- Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers$89K
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters$80K
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists$79K
- Mechanical Drafters$79K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$79K
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians$78K
- Drafters, All Other$78K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$76K
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$73K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$73K
- Surveyors$71K
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$69K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$67K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$61K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$58K
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$57K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical59 jobs
- Surgeons, All Other$519K
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$382K
- Psychiatrists$318K
- Dermatologists$318K
- Cardiologists$317K
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists$259K
- Nurse Anesthetists$256K
- Pediatricians, General$210K
- Family Medicine Physicians$209K
- Dentists, General$187K
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$184K
- Podiatrists$162K
- Optometrists$151K
- Physicians, All Other$148K
- Medical Dosimetrists$142K
- Nurse Practitioners$137K
- Pharmacists$133K
- Physician Assistants$132K
- Veterinarians$132K
- Nurse Midwives$123K
- Physical Therapists$104K
- Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other$101K
- Audiologists$99K
- Radiation Therapists$97K
- Registered Nurses$95K
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists$93K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$91K
- Occupational Therapists$90K
- Genetic Counselors$88K
- Dental Hygienists$88K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$86K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$84K
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$84K
- Respiratory Therapists$80K
- Chiropractors$77K
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$76K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$76K
- Orthotists and Prosthetists$74K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$71K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$69K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$69K
- Surgical Technologists$66K
- Therapists, All Other$66K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$61K
- Recreational Therapists$61K
- Athletic Trainers$61K
- Exercise Physiologists$58K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$58K
- Paramedics$57K
- Hearing Aid Specialists$57K
- Surgical Assistants$54K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$53K
- Medical Records Specialists$52K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$48K
- Psychiatric Technicians$45K
- Opticians, Dispensing$44K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$44K
- Pharmacy Technicians$44K
- Dietetic Technicians$37K
Business and Financial Operations30 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$124K
- Project Management Specialists$110K
- Financial Risk Specialists$110K
- Management Analysts$107K
- Budget Analysts$107K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$107K
- Logisticians$96K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$95K
- Accountants and Auditors$91K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$89K
- Financial Examiners$88K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$87K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$87K
- Cost Estimators$87K
- Compliance Officers$86K
- Loan Officers$86K
- Insurance Underwriters$86K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$84K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$83K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$82K
- Credit Analysts$82K
- Human Resources Specialists$79K
- Labor Relations Specialists$79K
- Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage$76K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$73K
- Training and Development Specialists$73K
- Fundraisers$72K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$59K
- Credit Counselors$57K
- Tax Preparers$56K
Life, Physical, and Social Science32 jobs
- Physicists$186K
- Atmospheric and Space Scientists$126K
- Materials Scientists$124K
- Economists$118K
- Survey Researchers$112K
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$110K
- Psychologists, All Other$108K
- Biochemists and Biophysicists$104K
- Chemists$101K
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$99K
- Epidemiologists$96K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$90K
- Political Scientists$89K
- School Psychologists$89K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$89K
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$87K
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$87K
- Urban and Regional Planners$86K
- Soil and Plant Scientists$84K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$84K
- Microbiologists$79K
- Food Scientists and Technologists$79K
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$78K
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$78K
- Social Science Research Assistants$70K
- Anthropologists and Archeologists$69K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$65K
- Conservation Scientists$64K
- Chemical Technicians$59K
- Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians$58K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$54K
- Biological Technicians$49K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media29 jobs
- Commercial and Industrial Designers$105K
- Art Directors$103K
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$98K
- Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other$94K
- Technical Writers$93K
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$87K
- Producers and Directors$86K
- Writers and Authors$83K
- Public Relations Specialists$78K
- Film and Video Editors$78K
- Editors$74K
- Artists and Related Workers, All Other$68K
- Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners$65K
- Graphic Designers$64K
- Sound Engineering Technicians$63K
- Music Directors and Composers$63K
- Interior Designers$63K
- Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators$62K
- Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film$62K
- Audio and Video Technicians$60K
- Designers, All Other$57K
- Broadcast Technicians$57K
- Coaches and Scouts$55K
- Set and Exhibit Designers$50K
- Interpreters and Translators$48K
- Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials$45K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$41K
- Floral Designers$38K
- Craft Artists$31K
Construction and Extraction38 jobs
- Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers$107K
- Boilermakers$95K
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$86K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$82K
- Electricians$79K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$74K
- Plasterers and Stucco Masons$74K
- Sheet Metal Workers$71K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$69K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$69K
- Carpenters$67K
- Roofers$66K
- Pipelayers$66K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$63K
- Stonemasons$63K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$62K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$60K
- Glaziers$60K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$59K
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$57K
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$57K
- Construction Laborers$56K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$56K
- Continuous Mining Machine Operators$55K
- Carpet Installers$54K
- Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles$53K
- Tile and Stone Setters$52K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$52K
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$52K
- Solar Photovoltaic Installers$51K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$50K
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$49K
- Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters$48K
- Fence Erectors$47K
- Helpers--Electricians$46K
- Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$43K
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$42K
- Helpers--Carpenters$41K
Educational Instruction and Library54 jobs
- Law Teachers, Postsecondary$144K
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$142K
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$123K
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$121K
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$113K
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$111K
- Economics Teachers, Postsecondary$109K
- Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary$102K
- Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$101K
- Physics Teachers, Postsecondary$100K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$100K
- Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary$100K
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$99K
- History Teachers, Postsecondary$94K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$92K
- Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other$92K
- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$92K
- Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$91K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$91K
- Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$91K
- Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary$90K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$90K
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$90K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$89K
- Instructional Coordinators$86K
- Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary$84K
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$84K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$82K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$82K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$80K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$79K
- Special Education Teachers, All Other$78K
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$77K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School$74K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$74K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$73K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$73K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$73K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$72K
- Curators$72K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$70K
- Archivists$67K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$64K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$60K
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$60K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$55K
- Museum Technicians and Conservators$50K
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$49K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$47K
- Tutors$47K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$46K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$41K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$36K
- Library Technicians$35K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair43 jobs
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$102K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$101K
- Millwrights$88K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$84K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$84K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$83K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$74K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$72K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$70K
- Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other$69K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$67K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$67K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$66K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$66K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$65K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$64K
- Avionics Technicians$64K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$63K
- Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment$62K
- Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers$60K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$59K
- Mechanical Door Repairers$58K
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers$58K
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$57K
- Home Appliance Repairers$55K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$54K
- Riggers$54K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$53K
- Rail Car Repairers$53K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$52K
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$52K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$51K
- Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles$50K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$50K
- Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers$49K
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$49K
- Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers$49K
- Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners$49K
- Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$48K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$45K
- Bicycle Repairers$42K
- Motorcycle Mechanics$41K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$41K
Community and Social Service17 jobs
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$77K
- Social Workers, All Other$73K
- Healthcare Social Workers$72K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$67K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$65K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$62K
- Health Education Specialists$61K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$61K
- Clergy$60K
- Marriage and Family Therapists$58K
- Community Health Workers$56K
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education$55K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$54K
- Religious Workers, All Other$51K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$47K
- Counselors, All Other$45K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$45K
Protective Service20 jobs
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$111K
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$103K
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$90K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$87K
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators$86K
- First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$84K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$74K
- Transportation Security Screeners$66K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$65K
- Firefighters$62K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$57K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$56K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$55K
- Bailiffs$53K
- Animal Control Workers$49K
- Security Guards$41K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$39K
- Parking Enforcement Workers$38K
- School Bus Monitors$36K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$31K
Production82 jobs
- Power Distributors and Dispatchers$113K
- Power Plant Operators$112K
- Gas Plant Operators$104K
- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$89K
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$83K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$76K
- Model Makers, Metal and Plastic$74K
- Tool and Die Makers$71K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$71K
- Plant and System Operators, All Other$71K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$64K
- Engine and Other Machine Assemblers$63K
- Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic$62K
- Machinists$58K
- Pourers and Casters, Metal$58K
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$58K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$57K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$57K
- Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$57K
- Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$57K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$57K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$57K
- Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$57K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$56K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$56K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$55K
- Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$54K
- Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$53K
- Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$53K
- Medical Appliance Technicians$53K
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$53K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$52K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$52K
- Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders$51K
- Prepress Technicians and Workers$51K
- Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic$51K
- Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders$51K
- Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$51K
- Foundry Mold and Coremakers$51K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$51K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$50K
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$50K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$50K
- Printing Press Operators$49K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$49K
- Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders$48K
- Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand$48K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48K
- Furniture Finishers$47K
- Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders$47K
- Etchers and Engravers$47K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$47K
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47K
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$47K
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$46K
- Upholsterers$46K
- Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders$46K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$46K
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$46K
- Print Binding and Finishing Workers$45K
- Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators$45K
- Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians$45K
- Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers$44K
- Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other$44K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44K
- Production Workers, All Other$43K
- Helpers--Production Workers$43K
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$43K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$42K
- Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers$42K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$42K
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$40K
- Food Processing Workers, All Other$40K
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$40K
- Sewing Machine Operators$40K
- Slaughterers and Meat Packers$39K
- Food Batchmakers$39K
- Bakers$38K
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$37K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$36K
- Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$35K
Sales and Related19 jobs
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$130K
- Sales Engineers$128K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$101K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$97K
- Advertising Sales Agents$90K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$87K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$87K
- Real Estate Brokers$86K
- Insurance Sales Agents$79K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$64K
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters$55K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$53K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$53K
- Parts Salespersons$51K
- Travel Agents$51K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$46K
- Retail Salespersons$39K
- Telemarketers$35K
- Cashiers$32K
Transportation and Material Moving36 jobs
- Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers$332K
- Air Traffic Controllers$163K
- Commercial Pilots$132K
- Flight Attendants$82K
- Transportation Inspectors$77K
- Crane and Tower Operators$70K
- Airfield Operations Specialists$67K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$65K
- Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$65K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$58K
- Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders$58K
- Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$54K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$53K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$50K
- Motorboat Operators$50K
- Sailors and Marine Oilers$50K
- Light Truck Drivers$48K
- Bus Drivers, School$47K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$47K
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers$46K
- Material Moving Workers, All Other$46K
- Traffic Technicians$44K
- Transportation Workers, All Other$44K
- Conveyor Operators and Tenders$43K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$43K
- Driver/Sales Workers$42K
- Aircraft Service Attendants$42K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$39K
- Hoist and Winch Operators$38K
- Bridge and Lock Tenders$38K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$37K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$37K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$35K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$35K
- Parking Attendants$33K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$33K
Office and Administrative Support48 jobs
- Brokerage Clerks$76K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$76K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$72K
- Postal Service Clerks$66K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$65K
- Meter Readers, Utilities$65K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$63K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$63K
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$63K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$62K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$61K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$60K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$56K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$56K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$55K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$54K
- Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks$53K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$52K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$52K
- Procurement Clerks$52K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$52K
- Statistical Assistants$52K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$50K
- Word Processors and Typists$50K
- Bill and Account Collectors$50K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$50K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$50K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$50K
- New Accounts Clerks$50K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$48K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$48K
- Office Clerks, General$47K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$47K
- File Clerks$46K
- Customer Service Representatives$46K
- Order Clerks$46K
- Proofreaders and Copy Markers$45K
- Tellers$44K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$44K
- Data Entry Keyers$43K
- Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$41K
- Couriers and Messengers$40K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$40K
- Telephone Operators$40K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$39K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$39K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$35K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$34K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry4 jobs
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance10 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$61K
- Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other$56K
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$56K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$51K
- Pest Control Workers$47K
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$43K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$42K
- Building Cleaning Workers, All Other$41K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$38K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$34K
Healthcare Support16 jobs
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$67K
- Massage Therapists$66K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$57K
- Dental Assistants$49K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$48K
- Psychiatric Aides$45K
- Phlebotomists$43K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$42K
- Nursing Assistants$42K
- Medical Assistants$41K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$40K
- Medical Transcriptionists$40K
- Orderlies$37K
- Pharmacy Aides$37K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$35K
- Physical Therapist Aides$31K
Personal Care and Service23 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers$64K
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$63K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$52K
- Skincare Specialists$51K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$48K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$48K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$46K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$45K
- Barbers$45K
- Residential Advisors$44K
- Concierges$38K
- Gambling Dealers$38K
- Recreation Workers$37K
- Tour and Travel Guides$36K
- Funeral Attendants$36K
- Animal Caretakers$35K
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$35K
- Childcare Workers$34K
- Animal Trainers$33K
- Baggage Porters and Bellhops$33K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$32K
- Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants$32K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$31K
Food Preparation and Serving Related15 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$65K
- Bartenders$45K
- Waiters and Waitresses$45K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$43K
- Cooks, Restaurant$39K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$38K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$37K
- Cooks, Short Order$35K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$34K
- Food Preparation Workers$34K
- Dishwashers$34K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$34K
- Cooks, Fast Food$32K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$32K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$31K
Jobs paid by the hour in Detroit
For 1 job in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area BLS publishes an hourly wage only, because the work is rarely full-time all year (gigs, seasons, performances). An annual figure would overstate what most people earn, so we show the hourly rate.
| Job | Average per hour | Median per hour | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Musicians and Singers | $42.47 | $31.66 | 400 |
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Salary in Detroit: questions
What is a good salary in Detroit?
Half of all workers in the Detroit metro earn less than $52,080 and the average is $69,210. Earning more than $81,700 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Detroit to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $69,978, because prices here are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.3).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Detroit?
Surgeons, All Other ($519,270), Emergency Medicine Physicians ($381,710), Chief Executives ($336,360).
What is the average salary in Warren?
Warren is part of the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area, where the average salary is $69,210 a year and the median $52,080. BLS does not publish separate wage figures for Warren, so these metro figures are the closest official guide.
What is the average salary in Dearborn?
Dearborn is part of the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area, where the average salary is $69,210 a year and the median $52,080. BLS does not publish separate wage figures for Dearborn, so these metro figures are the closest official guide.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (19820), all occupations and 669 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Detroit's local income tax (2.4%).
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