How much does an area make in Detroit?
$78,230a year
Median yearly pay for areas in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area. That is $37.61 an hour or $6,519 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.61
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among cities
- 31 of 40
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,920Median: $78,230Highest 10%: $136,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,920 | $31.21 | |
| 25th | $64,920 | $31.21 | |
| Median | $78,230 | $37.61 | |
| 75th | $104,400 | $50.20 | |
| 90th | $136,500 | $65.63 |
Other cities in Michigan
Median yearly pay for areas.
| Ann Arbor, MI | $106,100 |
Related jobs in Detroit
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Law Teacher | $141,200 |
| Business Teacher | $127,500 |
| Engineering Teacher | $112,100 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $109,600 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $109,200 |
| Economics Teacher | $107,000 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $106,500 |
| Physics Teacher | $104,900 |
| English Language and Literature Teacher | $104,100 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $103,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an area make an hour in Detroit?
The median hourly pay in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area is $37.61 ($78,230 a year).
Do areas make more in Detroit than the national average?
No: $78,230 against $85,020 nationally, 8% less.
How does Detroit compare with the rest of Michigan?
The median in Michigan is $87,840, so Detroit pays 11% less.
Where does Detroit rank for area pay?
31 of 40 metro areas with data.
How much does an area make starting out in Detroit?
The lowest-paid 10% make $64,920 or less a year; the top 10% make $136,500 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.