Salaries in Ann Arbor, MI metro area
Typical pay for 435 jobs in the Ann Arbor, MI metro area. The median for all workers is $55,380 a year ($26.63 an hour). Click a job for its full pay range.
Median pay, all jobs
$55,380
Median hourly
$26.63
Workers
219,730
vs U.S. median
+9%
Highest paying jobs in Ann Arbor, MI
| Job | Median salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $359,800 | n/a |
| Chief Executive | $335,900 | 260 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $239,200+ | 290 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $214,100 | 160 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $185,830 | 70 |
| Dentists, General | $174,870 | 190 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $171,950 | 670 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $171,200 | 1,220 |
| Purchasing Manager | $168,670 | 130 |
| Pharmacist | $166,350 | 570 |
| Compensation and Benefits Managers | $162,720 | 30 |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | $151,110 | 50 |
| Sales Manager | $148,630 | 650 |
| Managers, All Other | $147,220 | 420 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $144,340 | 790 |
Most common jobs in Ann Arbor, MI
| Job | Workers | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary | 12,860 | $38,990 |
| Registered Nurse | 10,980 | $103,450 |
| Office Clerks, General | 5,460 | $38,350 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 4,800 | $33,220 |
| Retail Salesperson | 4,570 | $35,040 |
| Cashier | 4,510 | $32,370 |
| Customer Service Representative | 3,440 | $39,480 |
| Nursing Assistant | 3,430 | $44,570 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 3,410 | $36,710 |
| Recreation Worker | 3,190 | $35,090 |
| General and Operations Managers | 3,180 | $106,000 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 2,880 | $38,080 |
| Software Developer | 2,740 | $126,830 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 2,710 | $40,230 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 2,500 | $36,230 |
Compare with statewide pay: salaries in Michigan.
All 435 jobs by category
Management Occupations (30)Business and Financial Operations Occupations (27)Computer and Mathematical Occupations (17)Architecture and Engineering Occupations (23)Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations (22)Community and Social Service Occupations (16)Legal Occupations (4)Educational Instruction and Library Occupations (41)Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations (18)Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations (41)Healthcare Support Occupations (11)Protective Service Occupations (11)Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations (15)Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations (6)Personal Care and Service Occupations (14)Sales and Related Occupations (14)Office and Administrative Support Occupations (37)Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations (1)Construction and Extraction Occupations (14)Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations (21)Production Occupations (34)Transportation and Material Moving Occupations (18)
Management Occupations
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
Computer and Mathematical Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | $151,110 | $72.65 | 50 |
| Computer Network Architect | $131,320 | $63.14 | 210 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $106,240 | $51.08 | 390 |
| Computer Programmer | $85,580 | $41.14 | 310 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $104,550 | $50.27 | 1,080 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $55,010 | $26.45 | 1,540 |
| Data Scientist | $112,680 | $54.17 | 340 |
| Database Administrator | $108,740 | $52.28 | 100 |
| Database Architect | $127,990 | $61.54 | 140 |
| Information Security Analyst | $105,010 | $50.48 | 250 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $96,580 | $46.44 | 380 |
| Operations Research Analyst | $84,290 | $40.53 | 130 |
| Software Developer | $126,830 | $60.98 | 2,740 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $97,250 | $46.75 | 260 |
| Statistician | $105,200 | $50.58 | 90 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $56,920 | $27.36 | 160 |
| Web Developer | $89,000 | $42.79 | 100 |
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | $109,070 | $52.44 | 90 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $71,880 | $34.56 | 90 |
| Biological Technician | $52,110 | $25.05 | 160 |
| Chemical Technician | $47,880 | $23.02 | 100 |
| Chemist | $67,050 | $32.24 | 230 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $78,280 | $37.64 | 170 |
| Conservation Scientist | $65,110 | $31.30 | 60 |
| Economist | $128,960 | $62.00 | 50 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $82,060 | $39.45 | 250 |
| Epidemiologist | $64,770 | $31.14 | 50 |
| Food Scientists and Technologists | $105,420 | $50.68 | 40 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | $52,510 | $25.25 | 90 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $85,120 | $40.92 | 380 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | $85,610 | $41.16 | 150 |
| Physicist | $64,380 | $30.95 | 80 |
| Political Scientist | $86,290 | $41.49 | 60 |
| Psychologists, All Other | $117,210 | $56.35 | 140 |
| School Psychologist | $83,960 | $40.36 | 90 |
| Social Science Research Assistant | $43,060 | $20.70 | 190 |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | $85,370 | $41.04 | 230 |
| Survey Researcher | $103,140 | $49.59 | 60 |
| Urban and Regional Planners | $79,620 | $38.28 | 50 |
Community and Social Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $60,940 | $29.30 | 480 |
| Clergy | $54,000 | $25.96 | 120 |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other | $58,360 | $28.06 | 260 |
| Community Health Worker | $59,210 | $28.46 | 90 |
| Counselors, All Other | $40,270 | $19.36 | 40 |
| Directors, Religious Activities and Education | $49,270 | $23.69 | 40 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $62,710 | $30.15 | 470 |
| Health Education Specialist | $43,510 | $20.92 | n/a |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $75,070 | $36.09 | 560 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $63,770 | $30.66 | 230 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $83,180 | $39.99 | 60 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $47,310 | $22.75 | 150 |
| Religious Workers, All Other | $49,590 | $23.84 | 40 |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $38,530 | $18.52 | 2,110 |
| Social Workers, All Other | $67,420 | $32.42 | 250 |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors | $65,440 | $31.46 | 320 |
Legal Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $132,920 | $63.90 | 640 |
| Legal Support Workers, All Other | $95,890 | $46.10 | 70 |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $61,480 | $29.56 | 380 |
| Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers | $51,270 | $24.65 | 80 |
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art Director | $101,880 | $48.98 | 40 |
| Audio and Video Technicians | $45,160 | $21.71 | 90 |
| Coaches and Scouts | $59,890 | — | 410 |
| Designers, All Other | $50,810 | $24.43 | 30 |
| Editor | $64,670 | $31.09 | 210 |
| Floral Designer | $37,350 | $17.96 | 60 |
| Graphic Designer | $55,020 | $26.45 | 280 |
| Interior Designer | $58,600 | $28.18 | 90 |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | $39,330 | $18.91 | 180 |
| Musicians and Singers | — | $45.21 | 250 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $67,850 | $32.62 | 60 |
| Photographer | $37,510 | $18.04 | 70 |
| Producers and Directors | $67,600 | $32.50 | 110 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $68,890 | $33.12 | 490 |
| Set and Exhibit Designers | $52,210 | $25.10 | 40 |
| Special Effects Artists and Animators | $83,530 | $40.16 | 50 |
| Technical Writer | $89,840 | $43.19 | 60 |
| Writers and Authors | $37,330 | $17.95 | 190 |
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Healthcare Support Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Assistant | $53,370 | $25.66 | 490 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $54,540 | $26.22 | 170 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $36,710 | $17.65 | 3,410 |
| Massage Therapist | $60,370 | $29.02 | 80 |
| Medical Assistant | $43,180 | $20.76 | 2,440 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $50,030 | $24.05 | 230 |
| Nursing Assistant | $44,570 | $21.43 | 3,430 |
| Phlebotomist | $45,220 | $21.74 | 270 |
| Physical Therapist Aide | $33,790 | $16.24 | 70 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $61,200 | $29.42 | 230 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $38,350 | $18.44 | 250 |
Protective Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | $68,520 | $32.94 | 370 |
| Crossing Guards and Flaggers | $32,190 | $15.48 | 50 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $105,780 | $50.85 | 50 |
| Firefighter | $48,460 | $23.30 | 160 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | $85,300 | $41.01 | 50 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | $73,130 | $35.16 | 70 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $99,450 | $47.81 | 60 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | $61,910 | $29.77 | 30 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $42,330 | $20.35 | 390 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $74,410 | $35.77 | 480 |
| Security Guard | $42,100 | $20.24 | 630 |
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartender | $38,300 | $18.41 | 780 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $60,910 | $29.29 | 260 |
| Cooks, All Other | $39,540 | $19.01 | 40 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $29,690 | $14.27 | 420 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $40,250 | $19.35 | 610 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $38,290 | $18.41 | 1,600 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $32,020 | $15.39 | 110 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $34,830 | $16.74 | 510 |
| Dishwasher | $34,440 | $16.56 | 510 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $33,220 | $15.97 | 4,800 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $42,340 | $20.36 | 1,250 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $34,100 | $16.39 | 590 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $34,170 | $16.43 | 360 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $29,570 | $14.22 | 500 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $40,230 | $19.34 | 2,710 |
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers | $49,330 | $23.71 | 120 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers | $55,960 | $26.91 | 150 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $38,080 | $18.31 | 2,880 |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | $38,710 | $18.61 | 1,270 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $35,270 | $16.96 | 590 |
| Tree Trimmers and Pruners | $60,520 | $29.10 | 60 |
Personal Care and Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $34,530 | $16.60 | 660 |
| Animal Caretaker | $33,520 | $16.12 | 320 |
| Animal Trainer | $28,970 | $13.93 | 80 |
| Childcare Worker | $32,700 | $15.72 | 760 |
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | $52,720 | $25.35 | 620 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services | $49,010 | $23.56 | 150 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | $46,790 | $22.49 | 80 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $35,490 | $17.06 | 350 |
| Manicurists and Pedicurists | $35,990 | $17.30 | 60 |
| Recreation Worker | $35,090 | $16.87 | 3,190 |
| Residential Advisor | $35,090 | $16.87 | 330 |
| Skincare Specialist | $46,090 | $22.16 | 70 |
| Tour and Travel Guides | $35,090 | $16.87 | 200 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $35,090 | $16.87 | 120 |
Sales and Related Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cashier | $32,370 | $15.56 | 4,510 |
| Counter and Rental Clerks | $39,150 | $18.82 | 420 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | $79,890 | $38.41 | 120 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | $47,540 | $22.86 | 1,200 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $58,930 | $28.33 | 200 |
| Parts Salesperson | $45,330 | $21.79 | 180 |
| Real Estate Broker | $70,080 | $33.69 | n/a |
| Retail Salesperson | $35,040 | $16.85 | 4,570 |
| Sales Engineer | $121,000 | $58.18 | 110 |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | $75,310 | $36.21 | 1,060 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | $77,590 | $37.31 | 1,160 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | $133,550 | $64.21 | 440 |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | $70,060 | $33.68 | 220 |
| Travel Agent | $48,110 | $23.13 | 30 |
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | $38,570 | $18.55 | 90 |
Construction and Extraction Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brickmasons and Blockmasons | $83,190 | $40.00 | n/a |
| Carpenter | $65,170 | $31.33 | 640 |
| Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | $59,630 | $28.67 | 160 |
| Construction and Building Inspectors | $73,910 | $35.53 | 110 |
| Construction Laborer | $50,910 | $24.48 | 510 |
| Electrician | $81,450 | $39.16 | 610 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | $82,000 | $39.42 | 430 |
| Highway Maintenance Worker | $63,770 | $30.66 | 130 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $62,490 | $30.05 | 170 |
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | $59,210 | $28.47 | 160 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $78,210 | $37.60 | 420 |
| Roofer | $61,730 | $29.68 | 80 |
| Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners | $52,820 | $25.40 | 50 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $75,460 | $36.28 | 90 |
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
Production Occupations
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft Service Attendant | $41,360 | $19.89 | 50 |
| Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants | $35,320 | $16.98 | 90 |
| Bus Drivers, School | $49,780 | $23.93 | 210 |
| Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity | $65,370 | $31.43 | 280 |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | $32,610 | $15.68 | 260 |
| Commercial Pilot | $126,400 | — | 530 |
| Driver/Sales Worker | $38,790 | $18.65 | 580 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | $58,120 | $27.94 | 390 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $59,230 | $28.48 | 1,270 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | $48,340 | $23.24 | 250 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | $43,470 | $20.90 | 2,010 |
| Light Truck Driver | $43,960 | $21.13 | 660 |
| Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other | $34,280 | $16.48 | 100 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $34,940 | $16.80 | 320 |
| Parking Attendant | $34,670 | $16.67 | 130 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors | $46,310 | $22.26 | 90 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $36,110 | $17.36 | 260 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $36,230 | $17.42 | 2,500 |