DOL Median (Detroit, MI)
$80,000
vs National
-11.1%
National: $90,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$88,300
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$80,000
-11.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$90,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Physician Assistants in Detroit, MI earns $80,000 in nominal terms, which is 11.1% below the national average of $90,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $88,300 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Henry Ford Health System | $96,366 | 4 |
| Pioneer Medical Group | $94,000 | 2 |
| VHS SINAI - GRACE HOSPITAL INC | $90,000 | 2 |
| BLOOMFIELD MEDICAL CENTER PLC | $79,998 | 2 |
| VHS SINAI-GRACE HOSPITAL, INC. | $79,747 | 1 |
| VHS HARPER-HUTZEL HOSPITAL, INC. | $78,582 | 2 |
| Community Health and Social Services Center, Inc. | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Physician Assistants make in Detroit, MI?
The median Physician Assistants salary in Detroit, MI is $80,000 based on 9 DOL filings.
Is Detroit, MI a good place to work as a Physician Assistants?
A Physician Assistants in Detroit, MI earns 11.1% less than the national median of $90,000, or $88,300 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.