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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
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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 $70,751 salary elsewhere?
About $70,962, 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).
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.
- 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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