Financial Specialists, All Other pay range in Detroit
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,990 a year or less, while the top 10% make $158,030 or more. The middle half of other financial specialists in Detroit earn between $56,330 and $107,990.
- $45K10th
- $56K25th
- $80KMedian
- $108K75th
- $158K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $87,310 | $7,276 | $41.98 |
| Median | $79,960 | $6,663 | $38.44 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $56,330 | $4,694 | $27.08 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $107,990 | $8,999 | $51.92 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Financial Specialists, All Other pay in Detroit vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Other financial specialists in Detroit earn 4% more than the Michigan average ($83,890) and 7% less than the U.S. average ($93,810). At the median the gap is -1% against the U.S. median of $81,100.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | $87,310 | $79,960 | $44,990 | $158,030 | 1,430 |
| Michigan | $83,890 | $75,040 | $45,980 | $139,480 | 2,620 |
| United States | $93,810 | $81,100 | $48,460 | $151,490 | 132,130 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Financial Specialists, All Other salary after taxes in Detroit
On the average salary of $87,310, a single filer in Detroit takes home about $64,832 a year, or $5,403 a month and $2,494 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross 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%).
Is Detroit a good place for other financial specialists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Detroit area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.3), so the average $87,310 buys what about $87,051 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Detroit ($52,080). A typical home costs $269,080, or 3.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Financial Specialists, All Other salary in other Michigan cities
Detroit ranks 1st of 8 Michigan metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Detroit$87,310
- Lansing$84,720
- Battle Creek$84,340
- Grand Rapids$79,900
- Ann Arbor$78,780
- Kalamazoo$72,760
- Flint$71,900
- Saginaw$66,200
Highest-paying cities for other financial specialists
New York, NY pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($138,620).
- New York, NY$138,620
- Lexington Park, MD$130,120
- San Jose, CA$129,140
- Texarkana, TX$124,910
- Washington, DC$121,470
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Financial Specialists, All Other salary in Detroit: questions
How much do other financial specialists make an hour in Detroit?
$41.98 an hour on average, and $38.44 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other financial specialists salary in Detroit?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,990 a year and the 25th percentile is $56,330, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other financial specialists take-home pay in Detroit?
About $64,832 a year ($5,403 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $87,310. Includes Detroit's local income tax (2.4%).
Do other financial specialists earn more in Detroit than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% less than the U.S. average for this job ($93,810).
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. SOC code 13-2099; area Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (19820). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.3%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- 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%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.88, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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