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How much does a radio make in Detroit?

$65,910a year

Median yearly pay for radios in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area. That is $31.69 an hour or $5,493 a month.

Hourly
$31.69
Vs. national median
+4%
Rank among cities
24 of 51
Jobs in the area
150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,030Median: $65,910Highest 10%: $74,570
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$40,030$19.25
25th$50,580$24.32
Median$65,910$31.69
75th$69,250$33.29
90th$74,570$35.85

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Median yearly pay for radios.

No other city in the state with data.
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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
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairer$64,990
Salaries for every job in Detroit, MI

Frequently asked questions

How much does a radio make an hour in Detroit?

The median hourly pay in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area is $31.69 ($65,910 a year).

Do radios make more in Detroit than the national average?

Yes: $65,910 against $63,520 nationally, 4% more.

How does Detroit compare with the rest of Michigan?

The median in Michigan is $64,130, so Detroit pays 3% more.

Where does Detroit rank for radio pay?

24 of 51 metro areas with data.

How much does a radio make starting out in Detroit?

The lowest-paid 10% make $40,030 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,570 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.