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Average salary by job family in Ann Arbor
| Management | $144,340 |
|---|---|
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $117,720 |
| Legal | $112,910 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $109,470 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $102,210 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $90,060 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $86,690 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $70,270 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $70,180 |
| Construction and Extraction | $69,370 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $64,370 |
| Protective Service | $59,170 |
| Community and Social Service | $56,080 |
| Sales and Related | $52,050 |
| Production | $50,890 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $49,800 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $48,920 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $42,910 |
| Healthcare Support | $42,590 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $40,980 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $38,870 |
| Personal Care and Service | $38,860 |
Highest-paying jobs in Ann Arbor
- Physicians, All Other$365,500
- Chief Executives$341,790
- Economics Teachers, Postsecondary$234,120
- Dentists, General$208,620
- Family Medicine Physicians$208,180
- Psychiatrists$184,820
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$181,860
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$179,990
- Natural Sciences Managers$174,760
- Compensation and Benefits Managers$174,160
Most common jobs in Ann Arbor and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary | 12,860 | $50,510 | $38,990 |
| Registered Nurses | 10,980 | $109,000 | $103,450 |
| Office Clerks, General | 5,460 | $45,310 | $38,350 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 4,800 | $32,620 | $33,220 |
| Retail Salespersons | 4,570 | $37,620 | $35,040 |
| Cashiers | 4,510 | $33,380 | $32,370 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 3,440 | $43,960 | $39,480 |
| Nursing Assistants | 3,430 | $43,110 | $44,570 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 3,410 | $37,330 | $36,710 |
| Recreation Workers | 3,190 | $37,290 | $35,090 |
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Cost of living in Ann Arbor
Prices in the Ann Arbor area are in line with the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 100.9 for 2024. The average local salary of $73,520 therefore buys what $72,879 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $422,945, 4.9 times the median household income of $87,156.
$422,945typical home value
$87,156median household income
100.9BEA price parity
368,394metro population
Take-home pay in Ann Arbor
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $38,230 | $31,519 | $2,627 |
| Median wage | $55,380 | $44,571 | $3,714 |
| Average wage | $73,520 | $57,673 | $4,806 |
| 75th percentile wage | $87,200 | $66,716 | $5,560 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Salaries for every job in Ann Arbor
Management30 jobs
- Chief Executives$342K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$182K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$180K
- Natural Sciences Managers$175K
- Compensation and Benefits Managers$174K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$172K
- Purchasing Managers$168K
- Fundraising Managers$161K
- Financial Managers$160K
- Sales Managers$157K
- Human Resources Managers$155K
- Marketing Managers$155K
- Managers, All Other$153K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$140K
- Public Relations Managers$139K
- Industrial Production Managers$135K
- General and Operations Managers$134K
- Administrative Services Managers$123K
- Training and Development Managers$119K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$119K
- Construction Managers$117K
- Facilities Managers$108K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$108K
- Social and Community Service Managers$96K
- Education Administrators, All Other$87K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$80K
- Food Service Managers$71K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$70K
- Lodging Managers$64K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$60K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical40 jobs
- Physicians, All Other$366K
- Dentists, General$209K
- Family Medicine Physicians$208K
- Psychiatrists$185K
- Pharmacists$151K
- Nurse Practitioners$149K
- Optometrists$143K
- Physician Assistants$138K
- Veterinarians$136K
- Pediatricians, General$111K
- Registered Nurses$109K
- Surgeons, All Other$106K
- Physical Therapists$103K
- Radiologists$102K
- Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other$101K
- Chiropractors$93K
- Occupational Therapists$92K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$91K
- Dental Hygienists$89K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$89K
- Respiratory Therapists$81K
- Athletic Trainers$79K
- Orthotists and Prosthetists$79K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$78K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$75K
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$72K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$71K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$70K
- Psychiatric Technicians$69K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$67K
- Recreational Therapists$62K
- Medical Records Specialists$60K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$60K
- Paramedics$59K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$54K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$53K
- Pharmacy Technicians$49K
- Opticians, Dispensing$48K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$42K
- Dietetic Technicians$38K
Legal4 jobs
Architecture and Engineering23 jobs
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$141K
- Computer Hardware Engineers$128K
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$128K
- Mechanical Engineers$120K
- Engineers, All Other$119K
- Aerospace Engineers$116K
- Electrical Engineers$116K
- Industrial Engineers$114K
- Environmental Engineers$109K
- Materials Engineers$105K
- Civil Engineers$99K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$95K
- Chemical Engineers$92K
- Landscape Architects$91K
- Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers$89K
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$83K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$78K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$77K
- Mechanical Drafters$73K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$72K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$67K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$66K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$63K
Computer and Mathematical17 jobs
- Computer and Information Research Scientists$143K
- Database Architects$132K
- Software Developers$126K
- Computer Network Architects$124K
- Statisticians$114K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$109K
- Data Scientists$108K
- Computer Systems Analysts$106K
- Information Security Analysts$105K
- Database Administrators$104K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$97K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$94K
- Operations Research Analysts$91K
- Web Developers$89K
- Computer Programmers$87K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$67K
- Computer User Support Specialists$59K
Business and Financial Operations27 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$145K
- Financial Risk Specialists$129K
- Budget Analysts$118K
- Compliance Officers$109K
- Management Analysts$108K
- Project Management Specialists$106K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$102K
- Insurance Underwriters$91K
- Logisticians$89K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$88K
- Labor Relations Specialists$88K
- Accountants and Auditors$88K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$87K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$86K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$84K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$83K
- Cost Estimators$82K
- Loan Officers$82K
- Human Resources Specialists$82K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$79K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$77K
- Training and Development Specialists$76K
- Credit Analysts$76K
- Fundraisers$76K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$75K
- Credit Counselors$58K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$57K
Life, Physical, and Social Science22 jobs
- Economists$131K
- Biochemists and Biophysicists$115K
- Political Scientists$111K
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$102K
- Survey Researchers$102K
- Physicists$100K
- Food Scientists and Technologists$100K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$98K
- Psychologists, All Other$93K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$93K
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$88K
- School Psychologists$88K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$88K
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$84K
- Chemists$83K
- Conservation Scientists$83K
- Urban and Regional Planners$82K
- Epidemiologists$77K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$57K
- Biological Technicians$55K
- Chemical Technicians$52K
- Social Science Research Assistants$51K
Educational Instruction and Library41 jobs
- Economics Teachers, Postsecondary$234K
- Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary$166K
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$165K
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$155K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$149K
- Physics Teachers, Postsecondary$140K
- Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$139K
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$137K
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$135K
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$127K
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$125K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$118K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$114K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$114K
- Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$112K
- Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary$110K
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$108K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$97K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$96K
- Curators$95K
- Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$94K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$82K
- Instructional Coordinators$80K
- Special Education Teachers, All Other$78K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$76K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$74K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$72K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$71K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$70K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$68K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$67K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$62K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$61K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$58K
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$51K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$49K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$42K
- Museum Technicians and Conservators$39K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$39K
- Tutors$39K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$36K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media17 jobs
- Art Directors$106K
- Coaches and Scouts$99K
- Technical Writers$97K
- Special Effects Artists and Animators$84K
- Producers and Directors$80K
- Public Relations Specialists$76K
- Editors$72K
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$69K
- Designers, All Other$64K
- Graphic Designers$62K
- Interior Designers$56K
- Set and Exhibit Designers$55K
- Audio and Video Technicians$52K
- Writers and Authors$46K
- Photographers$44K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$41K
- Floral Designers$40K
Construction and Extraction14 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$87K
- Electricians$80K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$79K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$77K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$73K
- Sheet Metal Workers$72K
- Roofers$67K
- Carpenters$67K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$66K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$61K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$61K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$59K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$58K
- Construction Laborers$54K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair21 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$85K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$83K
- Millwrights$82K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$75K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$73K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$70K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$70K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$70K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$67K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$66K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$66K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$61K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$59K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$58K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$56K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$53K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$51K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$44K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$44K
- Bicycle Repairers$43K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$42K
Protective Service11 jobs
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$120K
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$103K
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$87K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$76K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$75K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$69K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$64K
- Firefighters$50K
- Security Guards$44K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$40K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$36K
Community and Social Service16 jobs
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$81K
- Social Workers, All Other$74K
- Healthcare Social Workers$74K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$72K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$68K
- Community Health Workers$66K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$66K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$63K
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education$59K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$58K
- Clergy$57K
- Counselors, All Other$53K
- Health Education Specialists$52K
- Religious Workers, All Other$51K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$51K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$41K
Sales and Related14 jobs
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$134K
- Sales Engineers$126K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$97K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$88K
- Real Estate Brokers$87K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$86K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$86K
- Insurance Sales Agents$73K
- Parts Salespersons$51K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$51K
- Travel Agents$51K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$43K
- Retail Salespersons$38K
- Cashiers$33K
Production34 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$72K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$69K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$67K
- Tool and Die Makers$67K
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$65K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$61K
- Engine and Other Machine Assemblers$61K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$60K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$58K
- Machinists$57K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$54K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$54K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$53K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$53K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$51K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$51K
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48K
- Printing Press Operators$47K
- Prepress Technicians and Workers$47K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$45K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$44K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44K
- Print Binding and Finishing Workers$43K
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$42K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$42K
- Production Workers, All Other$42K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$42K
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$41K
- Sewing Machine Operators$39K
- Helpers--Production Workers$38K
- Bakers$38K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$36K
Transportation and Material Moving18 jobs
- Commercial Pilots$115K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$64K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$61K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$58K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$53K
- Light Truck Drivers$51K
- Bus Drivers, School$50K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$49K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$47K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$44K
- Aircraft Service Attendants$42K
- Driver/Sales Workers$41K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$40K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$40K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$37K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$36K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$34K
- Parking Attendants$33K
Office and Administrative Support37 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$78K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$69K
- Postal Service Clerks$67K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$67K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$64K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$61K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$61K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$61K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$60K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$60K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$59K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$58K
- Word Processors and Typists$56K
- Procurement Clerks$55K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$54K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$54K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$53K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$53K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$53K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$53K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$51K
- Bill and Account Collectors$51K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$51K
- Order Clerks$51K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$51K
- File Clerks$50K
- New Accounts Clerks$49K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$47K
- Office Clerks, General$45K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$45K
- Customer Service Representatives$44K
- Data Entry Keyers$44K
- Tellers$42K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$41K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$39K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$37K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$35K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry1 jobs
Healthcare Support11 jobs
- Physical Therapist Assistants$63K
- Massage Therapists$58K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$56K
- Dental Assistants$51K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$48K
- Medical Assistants$44K
- Nursing Assistants$43K
- Phlebotomists$43K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$40K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$37K
- Physical Therapist Aides$33K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance6 jobs
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$61K
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$59K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$54K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$42K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$40K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$35K
Food Preparation and Serving Related15 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$65K
- Bartenders$47K
- Waiters and Waitresses$47K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$46K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$42K
- Cooks, Restaurant$39K
- Cooks, All Other$39K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$36K
- Food Preparation Workers$34K
- Dishwashers$34K
- Cooks, Short Order$34K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$33K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$33K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$32K
- Cooks, Fast Food$32K
Personal Care and Service14 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$56K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$52K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$51K
- Skincare Specialists$49K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$49K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$43K
- Residential Advisors$39K
- Recreation Workers$37K
- Tour and Travel Guides$36K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$35K
- Animal Caretakers$34K
- Childcare Workers$33K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$33K
- Animal Trainers$33K
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Salary in Ann Arbor: questions
What is a good salary in Ann Arbor?
Half of all workers in the Ann Arbor metro earn less than $55,380 and the average is $73,520. Earning more than $87,200 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Ann Arbor to match a $70,751 salary elsewhere?
About $71,374, because prices here are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.9).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Ann Arbor?
Physicians, All Other ($365,500), Chief Executives ($341,790), Economics Teachers, Postsecondary ($234,120).
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 Ann Arbor, MI (11460), all occupations and 433 individual jobs.
- 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).
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