DOL Median (Detroit, MI)
$48,289
vs National
-19.5%
National: $60,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$53,299
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$48,289
-19.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$60,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Architects, Except Landscape and Naval in Detroit, MI earns $48,289 in nominal terms, which is 19.5% below the national average of $60,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $53,299 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Detroit, MI
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| ROSSETTI INC. | $73,500 | 1 |
| SmithGroup, Inc., subsidiary of SmithGroup Co., Inc. | $68,182 | 19 |
| SmithGroup, Inc. | $65,000 | 7 |
| PARSONS BRINCKERHOFF INC. | $60,800 | 4 |
| SMITHGROUPJJR, INC., SUB OF SMITHGROUP CO. INC. | $57,250 | 41 |
| SMITHGROUPJJR, INC. SUBSIDIARY OF SMITHGROUP CO., INC | $56,000 | 70 |
| Tetra Tech Inc. | $55,120 | 1 |
| KRAEMER DESIGN GROUP LLC | $54,080 | 1 |
| Yamasaki, Inc | $53,560 | 1 |
| VOLUMEONE DESIGN STUDIO LLC | $44,678 | 8 |
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How much does a Architects, Except Landscape and Naval make in Detroit, MI?
The median Architects, Except Landscape and Naval salary in Detroit, MI is $48,289 based on 22 DOL filings.
Is Detroit, MI a good place to work as a Architects, Except Landscape and Naval?
A Architects, Except Landscape and Naval in Detroit, MI earns 19.5% less than the national median of $60,000, or $53,299 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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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.