How much does a physician make in Detroit?
$68,220a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area. That is $32.80 an hour or $5,685 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.80
- Vs. national median
- -74%
- Rank among cities
- 337 of 340
- Jobs in the area
- 6,580
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,990Median: $68,220Highest 10%: $356,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,990 | $30.76 | |
| 25th | $64,920 | $31.21 | |
| Median | $68,220 | $32.80 | |
| 75th | $211,400 | $101.62 | |
| 90th | $356,800 | $171.55 |
Other cities in Michigan
Median yearly pay for physicians.
| Ann Arbor, MI | $359,800 |
| Lansing, MI | $307,300 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $305,500 |
| South Bend, IN | $295,500 |
| Traverse City, MI | $280,500 |
| Battle Creek, MI | $238,700 |
| Saginaw, MI | $235,000 |
| Flint, MI | $200,000 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $179,900 |
| Muskegon, MI | $65,290 |
Related jobs in Detroit
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $561,100 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $447,800 |
| Psychiatrist | $339,300 |
| Dermatologist | $269,100 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $243,100 |
| Orthodontist | $239,200 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $239,200 |
| Pediatrician | $218,000 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $209,600 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $182,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician make an hour in Detroit?
The median hourly pay in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area is $32.80 ($68,220 a year).
Do physicians make more in Detroit than the national average?
No: $68,220 against $265,900 nationally, 74% less.
How does Detroit compare with the rest of Michigan?
The median in Michigan is $155,500, so Detroit pays 56% less.
Where does Detroit rank for physician pay?
337 of 340 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician make starting out in Detroit?
The lowest-paid 10% make $63,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $356,800 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.