Median DOL Salary
$83,777
Total DOL Filings
16,390
Companies Hiring
2,056
Cost of Living Index
90.6
National avg = 100Location vs National
Detroit, MI$83,777
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Detroit, MI is 37.5% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Detroit
Highest-Paying Occupations in Detroit
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nurse Anesthetists | $177,819 | -24.2% | 10 |
| Dentists, General | $150,000 | -15.3% | 13 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $144,137 | +43.1% | 23 |
| Lawyers | $137,938 | +9% | 13 |
| Software Developers | $129,691 | +20.3% | 7 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $129,557 | -20.5% | 13 |
| Financial Managers | $122,310 | -9.6% | 42 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $119,548 | -25% | 155 |
| Marketing Managers | $115,857 | -14.6% | 10 |
| Optometrists | $114,400 | -13.1% | 5 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $113,698 | +2.3% | 6 |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | $112,752 | +53.8% | 5 |
| Economists | $112,475 | +18.6% | 14 |
| Pharmacists | $112,320 | -17.5% | 116 |
| Sales Engineers | $111,060 | +7.5% | 6 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $110,864 | +12.9% | 7 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $110,302 | +10% | 26 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $102,646 | -18.3% | 21 |
| Actuaries | $102,588 | -3% | 21 |
| Lodging Managers | $100,000 | +75.4% | 6 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Michigan
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for Michigan.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse Anesthetists | $234,520 | 2,960 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $227,270 | 1,810 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $219,990 | 4,400 |
| Chief Executives | $219,230 | 3,940 |
| Physicians, All Other | $197,950 | 14,570 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $193,500 | 560 |
| Pediatricians, General | $182,040 | 770 |
| Dentists, General | $177,080 | 3,920 |
| Law Teachers, Postsecondary | $167,560 | 350 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $163,000 | 14,030 |
Salary Trend in Detroit, MI
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Detroit, MI has a cost of living index of 90.6, which is 9.4% less expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $110,375 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse Anesthetists | $177,819 | $196,268 |
| Dentists, General | $150,000 | $165,563 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $144,137 | $159,092 |
| Lawyers | $137,938 | $152,249 |
| Software Developers | $129,691 | $143,147 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Detroit, MI stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Detroit, MI
Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.