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How much does a computer make in Detroit?

$46,930a year

Median yearly pay for computers in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area. That is $22.56 an hour or $3,911 a month.

Hourly
$22.56
Vs. national median
-2%
Rank among cities
107 of 222
Jobs in the area
660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,470Median: $46,930Highest 10%: $79,270
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,470$17.53
25th$37,360$17.96
Median$46,930$22.56
75th$59,680$28.69
90th$79,270$38.11

Other cities in Michigan

Median yearly pay for computers.

Kalamazoo, MI$50,850
Grand Rapids, MI$48,860
South Bend, IN$48,500
Flint, MI$47,570
Ann Arbor, MI$38,120
Computer salary in Michigan Computer salary in all states

Related jobs in Detroit

Same field, median yearly pay.

Electrical and Electronics Repairer$106,600
Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$104,400
Control and Valve Installer and Repairer$100,100
Millwright$91,850
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$79,200
Telecommunications Line Installer and Repairer$78,990
Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician$75,940
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$72,220
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$71,100
Radio$65,910
Salaries for every job in Detroit, MI

Frequently asked questions

How much does a computer make an hour in Detroit?

The median hourly pay in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area is $22.56 ($46,930 a year).

Do computers make more in Detroit than the national average?

No: $46,930 against $47,810 nationally, 2% less.

How does Detroit compare with the rest of Michigan?

The median in Michigan is $47,570, so Detroit pays 1% less.

Where does Detroit rank for computer pay?

107 of 222 metro areas with data.

How much does a computer make starting out in Detroit?

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,470 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,270 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.