Local career market · BLS OEWS May 2025 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
Careers in Detroit, MI: pay and employment for 584 occupations.
BLS reports occupational wages for the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 19820), which includes Detroit, Warren and Dearborn and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not Detroit city limits.
Quick answer
In the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metropolitan area (CBSA 19820), BLS OEWS counted 1,904,530 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $52,080 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are Emergency Medicine Physician ($447,750), CEO ($304,110), Pediatrician ($218,000). The largest occupations are Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators (55,100), Sales Associate (48,610), Home Health and Personal Care Aides (46,480).
Data Separately, BEA puts 2024 price levels across the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metropolitan area at 100.3 (U.S. = 100): prices for the average consumer are about 0% above the national level. That is context, not an adjusted salary.
At a glance
Highest-paying, largest and no-degree careers
Data Rankings use only occupations whose local estimate passes the reliability rule (500+ jobs, employment PRSE ≤ 20%, mean-wage PRSE ≤ 10%, non-degenerate distribution).
Highest-paying
- Emergency Medicine Physician$447,750 median · 520 employed
- CEO$304,110 median · 2,070 employed
- Pediatrician$218,000 median · 730 employed
- IT Manager$170,040 median · 7,980 employed
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$168,550 median · 9,260 employed
- Dentist$167,860 median · 1,700 employed
- Purchasing Manager$163,660 median · 1,490 employed
- Financial Manager$160,240 median · 11,670 employed
- Sales Manager$155,560 median · 8,760 employed
- HR Manager$149,980 median · 3,090 employed
Largest occupations
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators55,100 employed · $49,240 median
- Sales Associate48,610 employed · $35,130 median
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides46,480 employed · $35,120 median
- Registered Nurse44,310 employed · $97,280 median
- Fast Food and Counter Workers42,430 employed · $29,590 median
- Cashier37,910 employed · $30,090 median
- Operations Manager37,250 employed · $104,010 median
- Stocker37,090 employed · $36,720 median
- Office Clerks, General34,570 employed · $45,810 median
- Material Handler34,030 employed · $40,330 median
Highest-paying without a bachelor's degree
BLS typical entry-level education (national).
- Lineman$104,360 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$101,860 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$100,090 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$98,140 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Detective$95,820 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Millwrights$91,850 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$86,490 median · Postsecondary nondegree award
- Plumber$86,370 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Real Estate Broker$85,600 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$85,410 median · High school diploma or equivalent
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Detailed pay for popular careers in Detroit, MI
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All 584 occupations
Data Occupations with 100+ jobs in the metro. Outlook is the BLS national projection; BLS publishes no metro projections in this dataset.
| Occupation | Mean (metro) | Typical entry education | U.S. outlook 2025–35 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and FabricatorsSOC 51-2090 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $49,240U.S. $44,650 | $56,600 | 55,100 | n/a | n/a |
| Sales AssociateSOC 41-2031 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $35,130U.S. $35,410 | $39,030 | 48,610 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Home Health and Personal Care AidesSOC 31-1120 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $35,120U.S. $35,800 | $34,830 | 46,480 | n/a | n/a |
| Registered NurseSOC 29-1141 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $97,280U.S. $97,550 | $95,460 | 44,310 | Bachelor's degree | +5.6% |
| Fast Food and Counter WorkersSOC 35-3023 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $29,590U.S. $31,200 | $30,860 | 42,430 | No formal educational credential | +5.8% |
| CashierSOC 41-2011 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $30,090U.S. $32,880 | $32,050 | 37,910 | No formal educational credential | -6.5% |
| Operations ManagerSOC 11-1021 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $104,010U.S. $105,770 | $133,060 | 37,250 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| StockerSOC 53-7065 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $36,720U.S. $37,330 | $39,120 | 37,090 | No formal educational credential | +8.9% |
| Office Clerks, GeneralSOC 43-9061 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $45,810U.S. $45,010 | $47,000 | 34,570 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| Material HandlerSOC 53-7062 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $40,330U.S. $40,240 | $43,010 | 34,030 | No formal educational credential | +1.8% |
| Customer Service RepresentativeSOC 43-4051 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $44,730U.S. $44,770 | $46,370 | 31,310 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.3% |
| ServerSOC 35-3031 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $37,490U.S. $35,230 | $45,080 | 29,210 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| JanitorSOC 37-2011 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $36,680U.S. $36,840 | $37,780 | 26,810 | No formal educational credential | +2.2% |
| Truck DriverSOC 53-3032 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $59,120U.S. $58,640 | $58,070 | 25,780 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.8% |
| Software EngineerSOC 15-1252 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $130,760U.S. $135,980 | $128,200 | 24,870 | Bachelor's degree | +10.2% |
| Mechanical EngineerSOC 17-2141 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $109,470U.S. $104,110 | $116,620 | 22,500 | Bachelor's degree | +11.2% |
| AccountantSOC 13-2011 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $80,650U.S. $83,680 | $91,310 | 19,390 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| Elementary School TeacherSOC 25-2021 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $65,210U.S. $63,970 | $72,730 | 18,390 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Industrial EngineerSOC 17-2112 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $104,110U.S. $102,440 | $110,360 | 17,350 | Bachelor's degree | +12.4% |
| CNASOC 31-1131 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $39,900U.S. $42,260 | $41,980 | 17,300 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +2.6% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4012 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $77,870U.S. $72,080 | $87,110 | 17,190 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| Administrative AssistantSOC 43-6014 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $47,330U.S. $47,540 | $49,740 | 16,970 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| Line CookSOC 35-2014 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $37,410U.S. $37,390 | $38,640 | 16,490 | No formal educational credential | +12.1% |
| Maintenance TechnicianSOC 49-9071 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $48,380U.S. $49,590 | $51,830 | 16,190 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| BookkeeperSOC 43-3031 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $51,480U.S. $50,670 | $53,540 | 14,730 | Some college, no degree | -5.6% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except PostsecondarySOC 25-9045 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $35,450U.S. $36,780 | $35,700 | 14,660 | n/a | n/a |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving WorkersSOC 35-1012 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $38,570U.S. $44,080 | $42,930 | 13,540 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.4% |
| Office ManagerSOC 43-1011 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $67,060U.S. $69,500 | $71,610 | 13,480 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.1% |
| Project ManagerSOC 13-1082 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $105,350U.S. $102,320 | $110,480 | 13,230 | Bachelor's degree | +6.7% |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and TravelSOC 41-3091 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $76,990U.S. $69,990 | $86,800 | 13,130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| LandscaperSOC 37-3011 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $38,820U.S. $39,150 | $41,960 | 12,990 | No formal educational credential | +4.7% |
| Security GuardSOC 33-9032 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $37,050U.S. $38,020 | $40,790 | 12,570 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.9% |
| Medical AssistantSOC 31-9092 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $39,410U.S. $45,690 | $41,380 | 12,400 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +12.9% |
| Store ManagerSOC 41-1011 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $48,280U.S. $48,520 | $52,510 | 12,300 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.7% |
| Marketing SpecialistSOC 13-1161 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $77,100U.S. $78,760 | $83,400 | 11,710 | Bachelor's degree | +7.0% |
| Financial ManagerSOC 11-3031 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $160,240U.S. $166,570 | $168,730 | 11,670 | Bachelor's degree | +9.7% |
| Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4031 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $50,460U.S. $46,330 | $56,610 | 11,650 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.5% |
| Medical SecretarySOC 43-6013 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $42,320U.S. $45,930 | $43,780 | 11,620 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.8% |
| Construction WorkerSOC 47-2061 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $57,430U.S. $47,120 | $55,960 | 11,610 | No formal educational credential | +7.3% |
| Delivery DriverSOC 53-3033 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $44,200U.S. $44,860 | $47,500 | 11,530 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| RecruiterSOC 13-1071 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $75,830U.S. $75,940 | $79,170 | 11,480 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| ElectricianSOC 47-2111 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $81,990U.S. $63,190 | $79,240 | 11,210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.2% |
| ReceptionistSOC 43-4171 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $38,220U.S. $38,010 | $39,410 | 11,100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.7% |
| InspectorSOC 51-9061 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $45,400U.S. $48,570 | $48,580 | 10,610 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating WorkersSOC 51-1011 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $75,490U.S. $74,450 | $76,160 | 10,380 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| Forklift OperatorSOC 53-7051 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $46,550U.S. $46,420 | $50,460 | 10,370 | No formal educational credential | +1.5% |
| Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory ClerksSOC 43-5071 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $46,310U.S. $45,260 | $47,750 | 10,300 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.6% |
| LawyerSOC 23-1011 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $134,980U.S. $159,670 | $152,950 | 10,110 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.7% |
| MechanicSOC 49-3023 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $56,000U.S. $50,620 | $58,850 | 9,520 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| Architectural and Engineering ManagersSOC 11-9041 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $168,550U.S. $171,270 | $173,100 | 9,260 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| IT Support SpecialistSOC 15-1232 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $59,040U.S. $61,860 | $62,350 | 9,240 | Some college, no degree | -3.5% |
| High School TeacherSOC 25-2031 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $77,520U.S. $72,040 | $74,170 | 9,080 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Sales ManagerSOC 11-2022 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $155,560U.S. $148,270 | $160,820 | 8,760 | Bachelor's degree | +4.5% |
| Business Operations Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-1199 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $84,970U.S. $83,050 | $95,170 | 8,300 | Bachelor's degree | +3.9% |
| Food Preparation WorkersSOC 35-2021 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $33,060U.S. $35,320 | $33,680 | 8,250 | No formal educational credential | -3.0% |
| Buyers and Purchasing AgentsSOC 13-1020 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $80,300U.S. $77,710 | $87,250 | 8,140 | n/a | n/a |
| IT ManagerSOC 11-3021 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $170,040U.S. $175,140 | $173,850 | 7,980 | Bachelor's degree | +15.8% |
| Police OfficerSOC 33-3051 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $78,450U.S. $76,210 | $74,070 | 7,860 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| MachinistSOC 51-4041 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $59,310U.S. $58,750 | $58,190 | 7,680 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.0% |
| BartenderSOC 35-3011 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $36,780U.S. $34,340 | $45,140 | 7,660 | No formal educational credential | +5.0% |
| CarpenterSOC 47-2031 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $65,810U.S. $60,580 | $66,770 | 7,610 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| Loan OfficerSOC 13-2072 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $76,260U.S. $76,690 | $85,940 | 7,200 | Bachelor's degree | +1.1% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling SupervisorsSOC 53-1047 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $61,670U.S. $62,890 | $65,240 | 7,200 | n/a | n/a |
| Computer Systems AnalystSOC 15-1211 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $103,670U.S. $105,850 | $110,220 | 7,150 | Bachelor's degree | +7.9% |
| Hospital AdministratorSOC 11-9111 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $114,340U.S. $123,860 | $134,020 | 7,110 | Bachelor's degree | +24.2% |
| Middle School TeacherSOC 25-2022 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $65,140U.S. $64,370 | $69,940 | 6,900 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender HelpersSOC 35-9011 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $30,760U.S. $33,980 | $33,540 | 6,740 | No formal educational credential | +5.3% |
| Driver/Sales WorkersSOC 53-3031 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $40,630U.S. $38,770 | $41,960 | 6,730 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.9% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and RepairersSOC 49-1011 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $79,200U.S. $79,860 | $83,730 | 6,620 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction WorkersSOC 47-1011 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $80,610U.S. $79,920 | $86,320 | 6,600 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.0% |
| Physicians, All OtherSOC 29-1229 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $68,220U.S. $265,930 | $148,360 | 6,580 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.4% |
| Child, Family, and School Social WorkersSOC 21-1021 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $59,270U.S. $59,550 | $61,390 | 6,540 | Bachelor's degree | +4.4% |
| HousekeeperSOC 37-2012 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $35,070U.S. $35,510 | $34,490 | 6,520 | No formal educational credential | +0.6% |
| Industrial Machinery MechanicsSOC 49-9041 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $71,100U.S. $64,520 | $70,180 | 6,520 | High school diploma or equivalent | +17.8% |
| Electrical EngineerSOC 17-2071 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $114,390U.S. $120,630 | $117,180 | 6,060 | Bachelor's degree | +9.9% |
| Dental AssistantSOC 31-9091 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $50,110U.S. $48,070 | $49,390 | 6,030 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.4% |
| Industrial Production ManagerSOC 11-3051 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $126,200U.S. $126,060 | $131,910 | 5,950 | Bachelor's degree | +2.6% |
| Counter and Rental ClerksSOC 41-2021 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $42,470U.S. $41,300 | $45,680 | 5,940 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Cooks, Fast FoodSOC 35-2011 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $29,810U.S. $30,890 | $31,780 | 5,930 | No formal educational credential | +0.6% |
| LogisticianSOC 13-1081 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $93,130U.S. $82,320 | $95,600 | 5,920 | Bachelor's degree | +17.6% |
| Packers and Packagers, HandSOC 53-7064 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $36,120U.S. $36,280 | $37,370 | 5,860 | No formal educational credential | -5.0% |
| Pharmacy TechnicianSOC 29-2052 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $43,330U.S. $45,750 | $43,870 | 5,830 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.4% |
| Daycare WorkerSOC 39-9011 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $31,060U.S. $34,980 | $33,840 | 5,810 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.0% |
| Engineers, All OtherSOC 17-2199 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $126,250U.S. $122,930 | $122,070 | 5,800 | Bachelor's degree | +3.7% |
| HVAC TechnicianSOC 49-9021 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $63,170U.S. $61,010 | $66,680 | 5,740 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +10.9% |
| Management ConsultantSOC 13-1111 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $100,570U.S. $101,860 | $107,300 | 5,680 | Bachelor's degree | +10.1% |
| HostSOC 35-9031 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $29,290U.S. $31,200 | $31,710 | 5,520 | No formal educational credential | +3.4% |
| PlumberSOC 47-2152 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $86,370U.S. $63,800 | $81,710 | 5,520 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.8% |
| Billing and Posting ClerksSOC 43-3021 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $47,840U.S. $48,500 | $49,840 | 5,420 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.1% |
| Mail CarrierSOC 43-5052 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $62,070U.S. $60,550 | $63,220 | 5,390 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4072 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $39,790U.S. $44,350 | $43,560 | 5,280 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Amusement and Recreation AttendantsSOC 39-3091 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $29,320U.S. $32,150 | $31,310 | 5,210 | No formal educational credential | +3.7% |
| Compliance OfficerSOC 13-1041 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $81,250U.S. $80,730 | $86,130 | 5,180 | Bachelor's degree | +3.8% |
| Bank TellerSOC 43-3071 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $45,110U.S. $43,030 | $43,810 | 5,130 | High school diploma or equivalent | -13.2% |
| Cooks, Institution and CafeteriaSOC 35-2012 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $37,360U.S. $37,450 | $37,640 | 4,910 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| Loan Interviewers and ClerksSOC 43-4131 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $51,500U.S. $50,020 | $55,110 | 4,910 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.4% |
| Tool and Die MakersSOC 51-4111 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $73,120U.S. $64,050 | $71,120 | 4,900 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -9.2% |
| DishwasherSOC 35-9021 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $34,350U.S. $34,810 | $33,560 | 4,840 | No formal educational credential | -1.0% |
| Insurance AgentSOC 41-3021 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $63,580U.S. $62,280 | $79,420 | 4,840 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| CosmetologistSOC 39-5012 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $34,960U.S. $35,790 | $47,670 | 4,790 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.7% |
| Training SpecialistSOC 13-1151 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $67,530U.S. $69,280 | $72,830 | 4,650 | Bachelor's degree | +10.8% |
| WelderSOC 51-4121 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $51,810U.S. $53,750 | $55,900 | 4,580 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.4% |
| Preschool TeacherSOC 25-2011 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $37,500U.S. $38,140 | $40,730 | 4,570 | Associate's degree | +4.5% |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2010 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $58,910U.S. $62,930 | $61,400 | 4,570 | n/a | n/a |
| ParalegalSOC 23-2011 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $63,400U.S. $62,890 | $70,330 | 4,550 | Associate's degree | -0.3% |
| LPNSOC 29-2061 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $69,300U.S. $64,400 | $69,070 | 4,540 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.0% |
| Managers, All OtherSOC 11-9199 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $138,970U.S. $141,900 | $147,130 | 4,500 | Bachelor's degree | +4.9% |
| Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4081 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $51,210U.S. $47,180 | $57,270 | 4,310 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.6% |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health CounselorsSOC 21-1018 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $60,890U.S. $59,350 | $64,830 | 4,290 | n/a | n/a |
| PharmacistSOC 29-1051 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $137,770U.S. $140,910 | $132,990 | 4,280 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.2% |
| Food Service ManagerSOC 11-9051 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $61,060U.S. $69,390 | $67,510 | 4,180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and EquipmentSOC 53-7061 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $34,780U.S. $35,830 | $35,330 | 4,160 | No formal educational credential | +3.9% |
| Social and Human Service AssistantsSOC 21-1093 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $42,600U.S. $45,930 | $44,700 | 4,080 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.4% |
| Construction ManagerSOC 11-9021 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $109,890U.S. $114,990 | $121,130 | 3,970 | Bachelor's degree | +9.1% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4011 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $129,070U.S. $104,920 | $130,090 | 3,950 | Bachelor's degree | +1.2% |
| Financial AnalystSOC 13-2051 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $101,550U.S. $102,740 | $106,690 | 3,930 | Bachelor's degree | +7.2% |
| Civil EngineerSOC 17-2051 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $92,550U.S. $100,840 | $94,640 | 3,870 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Computer Occupations, All OtherSOC 15-1299 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $107,560U.S. $116,580 | $111,020 | 3,830 | Bachelor's degree | +5.1% |
| Diesel MechanicSOC 49-3031 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $63,360U.S. $61,770 | $65,060 | 3,820 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Data ScientistSOC 15-2051 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $103,330U.S. $120,230 | $111,040 | 3,810 | Bachelor's degree | +34.6% |
| Heavy Equipment OperatorSOC 47-2073 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $68,130U.S. $59,850 | $69,390 | 3,790 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.6% |
| Dental HygienistSOC 29-1292 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $84,480U.S. $98,100 | $87,730 | 3,780 | Associate's degree | +8.0% |
| Physical TherapistSOC 29-1123 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $102,970U.S. $102,760 | $103,640 | 3,770 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.9% |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales AgentsSOC 41-3031 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $77,540U.S. $78,660 | $100,530 | 3,770 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| PrincipalSOC 11-9032 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $110,160U.S. $105,870 | $111,850 | 3,740 | Master's degree | -0.3% |
| Executive AssistantSOC 43-6011 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $74,950U.S. $76,590 | $76,390 | 3,670 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution ManagersSOC 11-3071 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $101,860U.S. $107,230 | $113,150 | 3,660 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.1% |
| FirefighterSOC 33-2011 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $62,730U.S. $59,280 | $61,940 | 3,520 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| Financial AdvisorSOC 13-2052 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,830U.S. $105,070 | $124,230 | 3,430 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| School CounselorSOC 21-1012 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $62,840U.S. $64,330 | $66,650 | 3,420 | Master's degree | +2.9% |
| Cost EstimatorSOC 13-1051 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $80,200U.S. $78,740 | $87,150 | 3,400 | Bachelor's degree | -3.1% |
| Nurse PractitionerSOC 29-1171 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $134,390U.S. $132,300 | $137,290 | 3,400 | Master's degree | +41.0% |
| Marketing ManagerSOC 11-2021 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $149,310U.S. $166,790 | $158,550 | 3,370 | Bachelor's degree | +6.9% |
| Recreation WorkersSOC 39-9032 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $34,400U.S. $36,560 | $37,460 | 3,350 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.3% |
| Engine and Other Machine AssemblersSOC 51-2031 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $64,820U.S. $53,710 | $63,160 | 3,330 | High school diploma or equivalent | -17.0% |
| Claims AdjusterSOC 13-1031 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $79,060U.S. $78,000 | $82,170 | 3,280 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.5% |
| Self-Enrichment TeachersSOC 25-3021 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $38,620U.S. $46,800 | $46,300 | 3,220 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Food ServerSOC 35-3041 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $35,170U.S. $35,360 | $34,430 | 3,210 | No formal educational credential | +4.5% |
| Radiology TechSOC 29-2034 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $77,530U.S. $80,110 | $75,510 | 3,150 | Associate's degree | +5.0% |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3027 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $69,490U.S. $74,510 | $73,190 | 3,140 | Associate's degree | +1.3% |
| HR ManagerSOC 11-3121 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $149,980U.S. $149,280 | $161,070 | 3,090 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Production Workers, All OtherSOC 51-9199 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $39,870U.S. $40,110 | $43,270 | 3,080 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| BakerSOC 51-3011 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $36,970U.S. $37,160 | $38,350 | 3,070 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and FinishersSOC 51-2028 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $45,170U.S. $45,850 | $52,050 | 3,030 | n/a | n/a |
| System AdministratorSOC 15-1244 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $96,400U.S. $99,130 | $99,390 | 3,010 | Bachelor's degree | -4.1% |
| Coaches and ScoutsSOC 27-2022 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $46,970U.S. $47,320 | $54,900 | 3,000 | Bachelor's degree | +6.1% |
| Administrative Services ManagersSOC 11-3012 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $122,350U.S. $114,130 | $125,490 | 2,990 | Bachelor's degree | +5.2% |
| Production, Planning, and Expediting ClerksSOC 43-5061 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $62,520U.S. $59,650 | $65,450 | 2,970 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.3% |
| Property ManagerSOC 11-9141 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $60,910U.S. $69,990 | $74,320 | 2,940 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Public Relations SpecialistSOC 27-3031 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $66,100U.S. $74,750 | $78,140 | 2,930 | Bachelor's degree | +1.8% |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool OperatorsSOC 51-9161 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $46,880U.S. $50,690 | $50,630 | 2,900 | High school diploma or equivalent | -9.4% |
| ZookeeperSOC 39-2021 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $31,040U.S. $35,360 | $34,770 | 2,800 | High school diploma or equivalent | +12.1% |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3026 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $76,190U.S. $66,120 | $72,800 | 2,770 | Associate's degree | +3.1% |
| Personal TrainerSOC 39-9031 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $46,880U.S. $47,160 | $51,740 | 2,770 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.3% |
| Parts SalespersonsSOC 41-2022 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $48,160U.S. $38,630 | $51,450 | 2,720 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All OtherSOC 49-9099 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $47,450U.S. $49,230 | $53,360 | 2,720 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Graphic DesignerSOC 27-1024 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $60,210U.S. $62,960 | $63,800 | 2,710 | Bachelor's degree | -1.7% |
| Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and TendersSOC 51-9111 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $39,300U.S. $43,220 | $42,130 | 2,700 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| ChefSOC 35-1011 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $60,870U.S. $62,470 | $64,580 | 2,660 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.6% |
| Shuttle Drivers and ChauffeursSOC 53-3053 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $36,390U.S. $37,290 | $37,130 | 2,600 | No formal educational credential | +7.1% |
| Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9124 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $44,220U.S. $48,250 | $49,600 | 2,590 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All OtherSOC 29-2099 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $49,340U.S. $50,290 | $57,730 | 2,570 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.9% |
| Insurance Claims and Policy Processing ClerksSOC 43-9041 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $48,550U.S. $49,230 | $51,930 | 2,510 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Physician AssistantSOC 29-1071 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $131,830U.S. $135,880 | $132,280 | 2,400 | Master's degree | +21.1% |
| Tire Repairers and ChangersSOC 49-3093 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $37,610U.S. $37,710 | $40,650 | 2,370 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Cement Masons and Concrete FinishersSOC 47-2051 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $62,330U.S. $57,020 | $62,240 | 2,350 | No formal educational credential | +1.6% |
| Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine OperatorsSOC 43-5053 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $59,490U.S. $58,470 | $60,940 | 2,320 | No formal educational credential | -5.3% |
| School Bus DriverSOC 53-3051 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $48,060U.S. $47,920 | $47,210 | 2,320 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.7% |
| Electronics EngineerSOC 17-2072 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $128,650U.S. $130,220 | $123,050 | 2,310 | Bachelor's degree | +3.7% |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and AmbulanceSOC 43-5032 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $50,600U.S. $50,340 | $55,510 | 2,310 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| Eligibility Interviewers, Government ProgramsSOC 43-4061 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $66,750U.S. $54,210 | $62,900 | 2,250 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.6% |
| Social and Community Service ManagersSOC 11-9151 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $86,450U.S. $80,390 | $89,130 | 2,230 | Bachelor's degree | +7.2% |
| Psychiatric TechnicianSOC 29-2053 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,890U.S. $45,130 | $44,900 | 2,230 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +22.3% |
| Instructional DesignerSOC 25-9031 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $82,130U.S. $77,440 | $85,840 | 2,210 | Master's degree | +1.6% |
| Correctional OfficerSOC 33-3012 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $67,920U.S. $58,940 | $64,630 | 2,200 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.4% |
| Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk ClerksSOC 43-4081 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $34,340U.S. $35,070 | $35,000 | 2,190 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| Teaching Assistants, PostsecondarySOC 25-9044 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $46,430U.S. $42,910 | $49,180 | 2,150 | Bachelor's degree | +2.7% |
| QA TesterSOC 15-1253 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $102,390U.S. $104,300 | $104,690 | 2,140 | Bachelor's degree | +5.7% |
| Court, Municipal, and License ClerksSOC 43-4031 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $50,520U.S. $48,700 | $52,390 | 2,140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Automotive Body and Related RepairersSOC 49-3021 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $62,550U.S. $54,890 | $65,970 | 2,130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Printing Press OperatorsSOC 51-5112 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $47,700U.S. $45,780 | $48,940 | 2,100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.7% |
| CEOSOC 11-1011 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $304,110U.S. $213,990 | $336,360 | 2,070 | Bachelor's degree | +3.2% |
| Facilities ManagerSOC 11-3013 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $103,080U.S. $106,660 | $110,000 | 2,030 | Bachelor's degree | +4.6% |
| Occupational TherapistSOC 29-1122 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $89,600U.S. $100,330 | $90,000 | 2,030 | Master's degree | +14.8% |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning WorkersSOC 51-6011 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $35,060U.S. $34,890 | $35,850 | 1,970 | No formal educational credential | +4.3% |
| Family Medicine PhysicianSOC 29-1215 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $181,990U.S. $244,180 | $209,000 | 1,940 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.3% |
| Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary SchoolSOC 25-2052 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $78,980U.S. $65,120 | $81,950 | 1,920 | n/a | n/a |
| PainterSOC 47-2141 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $56,330U.S. $49,400 | $59,230 | 1,920 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Respiratory TherapistSOC 29-1126 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $80,790U.S. $82,280 | $80,360 | 1,910 | Associate's degree | +8.5% |
| Medical CoderSOC 29-2072 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $46,730U.S. $51,140 | $52,150 | 1,900 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.8% |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material CollectorsSOC 53-7081 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $51,070U.S. $49,690 | $52,730 | 1,900 | No formal educational credential | +2.1% |
| Physical Therapy AssistantSOC 31-2021 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $62,220U.S. $68,380 | $57,210 | 1,880 | Associate's degree | +23.0% |
| Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line InstallersSOC 49-2022 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $62,730U.S. $63,890 | $66,400 | 1,880 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -3.3% |
| Healthcare Social WorkerSOC 21-1022 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $73,600U.S. $67,880 | $71,880 | 1,860 | Master's degree | +8.5% |
| Legal Secretaries and Administrative AssistantsSOC 43-6012 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $64,480U.S. $55,570 | $62,210 | 1,860 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.2% |
| Speech PathologistSOC 29-1127 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $89,640U.S. $97,870 | $90,740 | 1,850 | Master's degree | +16.6% |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3022 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $57,220U.S. $64,950 | $61,180 | 1,840 | Associate's degree | +3.2% |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window TrimmersSOC 27-1026 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $37,970U.S. $39,390 | $40,970 | 1,840 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| TutorSOC 25-3041 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $44,210U.S. $43,350 | $46,560 | 1,790 | Some college, no degree | -0.2% |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social WorkersSOC 21-1023 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $59,520U.S. $60,280 | $61,560 | 1,780 | Master's degree | +10.3% |
| Commercial and Industrial DesignersSOC 27-1021 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $108,180U.S. $83,910 | $105,080 | 1,760 | Bachelor's degree | +2.4% |
| Highway Maintenance WorkersSOC 47-4051 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $49,280U.S. $50,260 | $49,540 | 1,750 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Parking AttendantsSOC 53-6021 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $35,020U.S. $35,150 | $33,470 | 1,730 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1194 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $63,250U.S. $63,820 | $73,240 | 1,710 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except EnginesSOC 49-3042 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $72,220U.S. $65,510 | $72,270 | 1,710 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.7% |
| DentistSOC 29-1021 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $167,860U.S. $170,950 | $187,110 | 1,700 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and DetectivesSOC 33-1012 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $98,140U.S. $106,040 | $102,920 | 1,680 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| Surgical TechSOC 29-2055 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $65,810U.S. $64,650 | $66,140 | 1,670 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| Sheet Metal WorkerSOC 47-2211 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $75,120U.S. $61,800 | $71,160 | 1,640 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4193 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $37,820U.S. $43,960 | $40,120 | 1,620 | High school diploma or equivalent | -9.7% |
| Interviewers, Except Eligibility and LoanSOC 43-4111 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $45,050U.S. $45,920 | $46,840 | 1,610 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| UsherSOC 39-3031 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $32,840U.S. $32,910 | $31,570 | 1,590 | No formal educational credential | +0.9% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales WorkersSOC 41-1012 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $85,410U.S. $87,520 | $96,990 | 1,580 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.5% |
| Network EngineerSOC 15-1241 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $128,830U.S. $134,050 | $126,630 | 1,570 | Bachelor's degree | +7.7% |
| Aircraft MechanicSOC 49-3011 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $75,940U.S. $79,870 | $82,720 | 1,550 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.4% |
| Butchers and Meat CuttersSOC 51-3021 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $39,590U.S. $40,140 | $41,550 | 1,540 | No formal educational credential | +2.4% |
| Cyber Security AnalystSOC 15-1212 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $108,990U.S. $129,180 | $115,540 | 1,520 | Bachelor's degree | +21.0% |
| LibrarianSOC 25-4022 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $60,060U.S. $68,270 | $64,190 | 1,520 | Master's degree | +2.6% |
| Automotive and Watercraft Service AttendantsSOC 53-6031 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $31,270U.S. $35,670 | $33,210 | 1,510 | No formal educational credential | +3.8% |
| LifeguardSOC 33-9092 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $29,540U.S. $33,580 | $31,390 | 1,500 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Purchasing ManagerSOC 11-3061 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $163,660U.S. $148,080 | $164,720 | 1,490 | Bachelor's degree | +4.0% |
| Ultrasound TechSOC 29-2032 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $83,280U.S. $96,590 | $84,100 | 1,490 | Associate's degree | +13.9% |
| Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel ClerksSOC 43-4181 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $72,880U.S. $44,390 | $62,590 | 1,490 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| MillwrightsSOC 49-9044 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $91,850U.S. $65,700 | $88,400 | 1,490 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.9% |
| Substitute TeacherSOC 25-3031 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $46,680U.S. $41,670 | $46,560 | 1,480 | Bachelor's degree | +2.0% |
| Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All OtherSOC 25-9099 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $49,300U.S. $50,890 | $55,100 | 1,480 | Bachelor's degree | +1.8% |
| OpticianSOC 29-2081 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $43,830U.S. $47,260 | $44,380 | 1,470 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Vet AssistantSOC 31-9096 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $38,830U.S. $38,150 | $39,940 | 1,470 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.1% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial WorkersSOC 37-1011 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $47,240U.S. $49,100 | $50,850 | 1,470 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.2% |
| EMTSOC 29-2042 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $42,050U.S. $44,470 | $44,370 | 1,450 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.8% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping WorkersSOC 37-1012 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $59,570U.S. $58,430 | $60,870 | 1,450 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Payroll and Timekeeping ClerksSOC 43-3051 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $59,610U.S. $58,260 | $59,720 | 1,450 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.9% |
| RooferSOC 47-2181 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $63,390U.S. $55,440 | $66,110 | 1,450 | No formal educational credential | +5.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Operators, All OtherSOC 53-3099 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $33,990U.S. $37,180 | $35,470 | 1,440 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| Financial Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-2099 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $79,960U.S. $81,100 | $87,310 | 1,430 | Bachelor's degree | +4.1% |
| Chemical Equipment Operators and TendersSOC 51-9011 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $47,880U.S. $58,040 | $55,950 | 1,430 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Education Administrators, PostsecondarySOC 11-9033 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $105,980U.S. $104,590 | $123,570 | 1,410 | Master's degree | +1.8% |
| Bill and Account CollectorsSOC 43-3011 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $48,580U.S. $47,030 | $50,020 | 1,400 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| Event PlannerSOC 13-1121 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $54,630U.S. $61,160 | $59,350 | 1,380 | Bachelor's degree | +5.8% |
| Computer ProgrammerSOC 15-1251 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $87,860U.S. $100,390 | $94,570 | 1,380 | Bachelor's degree | -7.3% |
| Cargo and Freight AgentsSOC 43-5011 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $47,260U.S. $52,260 | $52,350 | 1,360 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.2% |
| Home InspectorSOC 47-4011 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $76,980U.S. $74,690 | $73,560 | 1,360 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| ArchitectSOC 17-1011 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $97,920U.S. $99,280 | $97,680 | 1,350 | Bachelor's degree | +4.3% |
| Occupational Health and Safety SpecialistsSOC 19-5011 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $88,080U.S. $90,150 | $89,870 | 1,340 | Bachelor's degree | +18.5% |
| Massage TherapistSOC 31-9011 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $70,960U.S. $58,450 | $65,630 | 1,310 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +15.3% |
| Cooks, Short OrderSOC 35-2015 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,630U.S. $35,880 | $35,410 | 1,300 | No formal educational credential | -5.2% |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and GreenhouseSOC 45-2092 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $38,050U.S. $35,660 | $38,910 | 1,270 | No formal educational credential | -2.4% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling ServicesSOC 39-1014 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $43,640U.S. $48,560 | $47,930 | 1,260 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.3% |
| Labor Relations SpecialistsSOC 13-1075 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $73,760U.S. $95,420 | $78,700 | 1,250 | Bachelor's degree | +2.1% |
| ChemistSOC 19-2031 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $85,770U.S. $91,240 | $100,840 | 1,250 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Special Education Teachers, All OtherSOC 25-2059 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $79,500U.S. $76,580 | $77,660 | 1,250 | Bachelor's degree | +1.9% |
| Sales EngineerSOC 41-9031 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $122,990U.S. $124,900 | $128,320 | 1,250 | Bachelor's degree | +2.8% |
| Special Education TeacherSOC 25-2058 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $81,520U.S. $74,260 | $82,100 | 1,230 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| General Internal Medicine PhysiciansSOC 29-1216 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $149,990U.S. $256,560 | $184,440 | 1,230 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| PhlebotomistSOC 31-9097 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $43,180U.S. $45,230 | $43,170 | 1,230 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +6.8% |
| Helpers--Production WorkersSOC 51-9198 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $42,980U.S. $39,070 | $43,040 | 1,230 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.2% |
| Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis SpecialistsSOC 13-1141 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $83,170U.S. $78,210 | $88,530 | 1,220 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4033 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $46,360U.S. $46,550 | $48,090 | 1,210 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.8% |
| Dietetic TechnicianSOC 29-2051 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $36,800U.S. $37,640 | $36,540 | 1,200 | Associate's degree | +2.7% |
| DetectiveSOC 33-3021 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $95,820U.S. $93,790 | $110,900 | 1,200 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.2% |
| Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-4122 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $44,060U.S. $47,920 | $46,470 | 1,190 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.9% |
| CRNASOC 29-1151 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $243,130U.S. $236,590 | $255,930 | 1,170 | Master's degree | +9.7% |
| Title ExaminerSOC 23-2093 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $51,030U.S. $58,650 | $55,180 | 1,160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.1% |
| Security and Fire Alarm Systems InstallersSOC 49-2098 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,560U.S. $60,070 | $54,170 | 1,160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.8% |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System OperatorsSOC 51-8031 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $61,760U.S. $60,020 | $64,010 | 1,160 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3023 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $77,150U.S. $78,190 | $76,350 | 1,150 | Associate's degree | +2.4% |
| Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair WorkersSOC 49-9098 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $47,020U.S. $39,630 | $45,460 | 1,150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.3% |
| Sewing Machine OperatorsSOC 51-6031 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $38,130U.S. $36,670 | $39,560 | 1,150 | No formal educational credential | -15.1% |
| Medical ScientistSOC 19-1042 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $84,310U.S. $103,410 | $87,400 | 1,120 | Doctoral or professional degree | +12.6% |
| Crossing Guards and FlaggersSOC 33-9091 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $37,840U.S. $38,100 | $38,600 | 1,120 | No formal educational credential | +3.5% |
| Gambling DealersSOC 39-3011 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $29,120U.S. $34,320 | $37,800 | 1,120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Data Entry ClerkSOC 43-9021 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $40,210U.S. $41,340 | $43,020 | 1,120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -25.5% |
| MasonSOC 47-2021 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,830U.S. $62,120 | $68,570 | 1,120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.1% |
| Rehabilitation CounselorSOC 21-1015 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $40,730U.S. $46,850 | $46,690 | 1,110 | Master's degree | +2.2% |
| Producers and DirectorsSOC 27-2012 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $76,290U.S. $90,360 | $85,870 | 1,090 | Bachelor's degree | +4.0% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service WorkersSOC 39-1022 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $39,520U.S. $48,590 | $46,090 | 1,090 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| Food BatchmakersSOC 51-3092 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $37,440U.S. $42,290 | $38,770 | 1,090 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.5% |
| UnderwriterSOC 13-2053 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $80,180U.S. $81,370 | $85,720 | 1,070 | Bachelor's degree | -3.8% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1071 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $109,180U.S. $107,310 | $122,730 | 1,070 | Doctoral or professional degree | +17.9% |
| Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical DoorSOC 49-9012 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $100,090U.S. $74,340 | $83,510 | 1,070 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.3% |
| Computer Hardware EngineerSOC 17-2061 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $129,990U.S. $161,740 | $131,940 | 1,060 | Bachelor's degree | +9.1% |
| FundraiserSOC 13-1131 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $68,090U.S. $72,550 | $71,850 | 1,040 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Sterile Processing TechnicianSOC 31-9093 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $45,570U.S. $47,700 | $48,050 | 1,030 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.8% |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All OtherSOC 31-9099 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $39,550U.S. $48,430 | $42,060 | 1,030 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.8% |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool ProgrammersSOC 51-9162 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $65,870U.S. $68,120 | $71,060 | 1,030 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.9% |
| Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9023 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $46,140U.S. $48,990 | $48,080 | 1,010 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.1% |
| Computer Network Support SpecialistsSOC 15-1231 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $72,600U.S. $76,220 | $76,690 | 1,000 | Associate's degree | +1.2% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention WorkersSOC 33-1021 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $86,490U.S. $93,530 | $86,510 | 1,000 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| Interior DesignerSOC 27-1025 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $59,210U.S. $67,190 | $62,590 | 990 | Bachelor's degree | +2.7% |
| Postal Service ClerksSOC 43-5051 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $65,710U.S. $62,130 | $66,190 | 990 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Library AssistantSOC 43-4121 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $31,460U.S. $36,910 | $34,200 | 980 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.4% |
| Bus DriverSOC 53-3052 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $47,460U.S. $59,050 | $46,890 | 980 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| Mechanical DraftersSOC 17-3013 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $75,050U.S. $71,550 | $79,190 | 970 | Associate's degree | -6.0% |
| Advertising Sales AgentsSOC 41-3011 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $67,950U.S. $64,820 | $89,980 | 970 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.2% |
| DispatcherSOC 43-5031 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $57,130U.S. $53,040 | $56,050 | 960 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security WorkersSOC 33-1091 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $56,570U.S. $55,940 | $57,000 | 940 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Order ClerksSOC 43-4151 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $45,080U.S. $46,170 | $46,140 | 940 | Some college, no degree | -17.5% |
| Vet TechSOC 29-2056 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $53,100U.S. $47,380 | $52,870 | 930 | Associate's degree | +9.4% |
| Real Estate AgentSOC 41-9022 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $57,090U.S. $52,830 | $63,620 | 930 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.7% |
| IronworkerSOC 47-2221 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $62,870U.S. $62,780 | $63,340 | 930 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.1% |
| Telecommunications Line Installers and RepairersSOC 49-9052 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $78,990U.S. $74,330 | $73,960 | 910 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Medical Equipment RepairersSOC 49-9062 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,420U.S. $61,660 | $63,950 | 910 | Associate's degree | +12.6% |
| Teachers and Instructors, All OtherSOC 25-3099 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $52,170U.S. $66,140 | $60,440 | 900 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal ServiceSOC 43-9051 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,900U.S. $39,280 | $38,640 | 900 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.2% |
| ParamedicSOC 29-2043 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $57,410U.S. $60,600 | $57,080 | 890 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.7% |
| NutritionistSOC 29-1031 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $68,390U.S. $76,400 | $69,180 | 880 | Bachelor's degree | +7.7% |
| Credit AnalystSOC 13-2041 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $74,640U.S. $83,510 | $81,760 | 870 | Bachelor's degree | -4.3% |
| Web DeveloperSOC 15-1254 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $108,550U.S. $92,650 | $108,840 | 870 | Bachelor's degree | +3.8% |
| Human Resources AssistantSOC 43-4161 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $48,310U.S. $50,610 | $50,220 | 870 | Associate's degree | -6.2% |
| Environmental ScientistSOC 19-2041 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,300U.S. $82,220 | $83,860 | 860 | Bachelor's degree | +6.1% |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All OtherSOC 25-1199 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $66,150U.S. $77,640 | $79,040 | 860 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.0% |
| LinemanSOC 49-9051 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $104,360U.S. $95,320 | $102,480 | 860 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.3% |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2031 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $81,410U.S. $74,310 | $71,450 | 850 | Associate's degree | +3.7% |
| Ophthalmic Medical TechniciansSOC 29-2057 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,290U.S. $45,570 | $48,320 | 840 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +21.4% |
| Hazardous Materials Removal WorkersSOC 47-4041 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $46,380U.S. $49,450 | $49,420 | 840 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.5% |
| Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and DaycareSOC 11-9031 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $58,840U.S. $59,300 | $59,420 | 830 | Bachelor's degree | -3.1% |
| Tax PreparerSOC 13-2082 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $46,450U.S. $54,920 | $55,770 | 830 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.7% |
| Clinical PsychologistSOC 19-3033 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $91,610U.S. $100,580 | $99,210 | 820 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.7% |
| OrderliesSOC 31-1132 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $36,220U.S. $38,290 | $37,300 | 820 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| File ClerksSOC 43-4071 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $42,990U.S. $43,600 | $46,410 | 820 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.8% |
| GlazierSOC 47-2121 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,980U.S. $57,080 | $59,920 | 820 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| Physical Therapist AidesSOC 31-2022 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $28,570U.S. $35,240 | $31,240 | 800 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| UX DesignerSOC 15-1255 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $99,450U.S. $104,000 | $98,790 | 790 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| EstheticianSOC 39-5094 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $47,000U.S. $45,330 | $51,460 | 790 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +8.8% |
| Kindergarten TeacherSOC 25-2012 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $70,800U.S. $62,680 | $72,250 | 780 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial EquipmentSOC 49-2094 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $64,050U.S. $74,090 | $67,440 | 780 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +0.3% |
| Audio and Video TechniciansSOC 27-4011 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,910U.S. $58,100 | $59,850 | 770 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.9% |
| Chemical TechnicianSOC 19-4031 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,460U.S. $60,390 | $58,570 | 760 | Associate's degree | +4.9% |
| Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4034 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $49,210U.S. $50,620 | $50,910 | 740 | High school diploma or equivalent | -11.3% |
| Database ArchitectSOC 15-1243 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $132,040U.S. $139,500 | $129,580 | 730 | Bachelor's degree | +9.4% |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All OtherSOC 17-3029 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $77,710U.S. $78,350 | $78,720 | 730 | Associate's degree | +2.8% |
| Probation OfficerSOC 21-1092 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $83,180U.S. $66,270 | $76,910 | 730 | Bachelor's degree | +3.0% |
| PediatricianSOC 29-1221 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $218,000U.S. $210,040 | $210,140 | 730 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.5% |
| Pest Control TechnicianSOC 37-2021 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $44,470U.S. $45,250 | $46,800 | 730 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.5% |
| New Accounts ClerksSOC 43-4141 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $46,780U.S. $47,670 | $49,720 | 720 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.5% |
| Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9196 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $51,220U.S. $50,270 | $52,630 | 720 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.6% |
| Architectural and Civil DraftersSOC 17-3011 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $62,330U.S. $66,150 | $66,510 | 710 | Associate's degree | +5.2% |
| VeterinarianSOC 29-1131 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $129,730U.S. $130,100 | $132,150 | 710 | Doctoral or professional degree | +9.4% |
| Property Appraisers and AssessorsSOC 13-2020 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $68,100U.S. $67,960 | $73,480 | 700 | n/a | n/a |
| Financial Risk SpecialistsSOC 13-2054 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $105,110U.S. $117,330 | $110,340 | 690 | Bachelor's degree | +7.4% |
| Real Estate BrokerSOC 41-9021 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $85,600U.S. $73,220 | $86,500 | 690 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All OtherSOC 21-1099 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $49,560U.S. $56,730 | $53,620 | 680 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1121 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $83,550U.S. $78,620 | $92,250 | 680 | Master's degree | +2.2% |
| EditorSOC 27-3041 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $65,740U.S. $77,920 | $74,250 | 680 | Bachelor's degree | -1.1% |
| Transportation Security ScreenersSOC 33-9093 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $69,640U.S. $66,770 | $65,770 | 680 | High school diploma or equivalent | -4.2% |
| Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine MechanicsSOC 49-3053 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $48,500U.S. $47,880 | $49,600 | 670 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.3% |
| School PsychologistSOC 19-3034 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $85,050U.S. $95,990 | $89,400 | 660 | Master's degree | +0.8% |
| Community Health WorkerSOC 21-1094 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $49,570U.S. $51,850 | $56,110 | 660 | High school diploma or equivalent | +12.7% |
| Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine RepairersSOC 49-2011 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $46,930U.S. $47,810 | $51,130 | 660 | Some college, no degree | -3.0% |
| Library TechniciansSOC 25-4031 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $29,640U.S. $44,580 | $34,830 | 650 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -6.4% |
| Creative DirectorSOC 27-1011 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $95,390U.S. $114,850 | $103,310 | 650 | Bachelor's degree | +4.2% |
| Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4191 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $50,790U.S. $48,750 | $52,820 | 650 | High school diploma or equivalent | -9.5% |
| Crane OperatorSOC 53-7021 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $59,740U.S. $68,080 | $70,000 | 650 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.8% |
| Natural Sciences ManagersSOC 11-9121 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $129,140U.S. $167,220 | $141,560 | 640 | Bachelor's degree | +8.2% |
| TelemarketerSOC 41-9041 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,030U.S. $35,450 | $34,620 | 640 | No formal educational credential | -21.4% |
| Tree Trimmers and PrunersSOC 37-3013 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,350U.S. $50,960 | $56,000 | 630 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9041 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $46,870U.S. $45,760 | $45,810 | 630 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.5% |
| Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room AttendantsSOC 39-3093 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $29,890U.S. $36,300 | $31,570 | 620 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.4% |
| Couriers and MessengersSOC 43-5021 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $39,670U.S. $39,200 | $39,840 | 620 | High school diploma or equivalent | +8.0% |
| Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3024 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,120U.S. $73,900 | $69,050 | 610 | Associate's degree | +2.6% |
| OptometristSOC 29-1041 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $142,690U.S. $136,570 | $151,250 | 610 | Doctoral or professional degree | +9.5% |
| Maintenance WorkerSOC 49-9043 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $63,190U.S. $60,850 | $62,600 | 610 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| PastorSOC 21-2011 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $59,890U.S. $60,810 | $59,920 | 600 | Bachelor's degree | +2.4% |
| Legal Support Workers, All OtherSOC 23-2099 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $67,120U.S. $72,110 | $85,360 | 600 | Associate's degree | -0.3% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary SchoolSOC 25-2032 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $80,810U.S. $66,270 | $79,530 | 600 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4021 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,250U.S. $47,720 | $46,510 | 600 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.7% |
| TranslatorSOC 27-3091 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,990U.S. $60,170 | $47,630 | 580 | Bachelor's degree | +2.0% |
| Psychiatric AidesSOC 31-1133 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $45,410U.S. $44,910 | $45,260 | 580 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| Funeral AttendantsSOC 39-4021 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $35,380U.S. $35,680 | $35,940 | 580 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment OperatorsSOC 47-2071 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,310U.S. $53,340 | $55,560 | 580 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| Floral DesignerSOC 27-1023 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $36,980U.S. $37,360 | $37,860 | 570 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.6% |
| Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9012 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,630U.S. $51,610 | $50,340 | 570 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
| Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and PlasticSOC 51-9195 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $45,480U.S. $46,170 | $46,510 | 570 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Technical WriterSOC 27-3042 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $92,390U.S. $90,390 | $93,130 | 560 | Bachelor's degree | +0.8% |
| ChiropractorSOC 29-1011 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $71,220U.S. $79,200 | $76,610 | 560 | Doctoral or professional degree | +8.7% |
| MRI TechSOC 29-2035 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $86,110U.S. $95,480 | $85,770 | 560 | Associate's degree | +7.7% |
| Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except GamblingSOC 11-9072 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $74,030U.S. $79,520 | $81,460 | 550 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| Special Education Teachers, Middle SchoolSOC 25-2057 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,720U.S. $66,810 | $73,420 | 550 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| OB-GYNSOC 29-1218 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $209,550U.S. $292,910 | $259,380 | 550 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.7% |
| Medical TranscriptionistSOC 31-9094 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,170U.S. $40,410 | $39,590 | 550 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -4.4% |
| Pharmacy AidesSOC 31-9095 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,130U.S. $37,680 | $36,970 | 550 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| School Bus MonitorsSOC 33-9094 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $36,240U.S. $35,100 | $35,660 | 540 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Information and Record Clerks, All OtherSOC 43-4199 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $47,720U.S. $49,500 | $49,920 | 540 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Budget AnalystSOC 13-2031 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $102,080U.S. $91,640 | $106,740 | 530 | Bachelor's degree | +1.9% |
| Operations Research AnalystSOC 15-2031 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $81,590U.S. $88,940 | $97,590 | 530 | Bachelor's degree | +11.9% |
| Tour and Travel GuidesSOC 39-7010 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $35,370U.S. $38,120 | $36,110 | 530 | n/a | n/a |
| Travel AgentSOC 41-3041 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $48,660U.S. $50,160 | $50,550 | 530 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.2% |
| Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe CleanersSOC 47-4071 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $51,250U.S. $49,880 | $51,900 | 530 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.8% |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and FittersSOC 51-2041 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,090U.S. $51,330 | $54,930 | 530 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.2% |
| Education Administrators, All OtherSOC 11-9039 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $86,260U.S. $95,200 | $95,480 | 520 | Bachelor's degree | +1.6% |
| Emergency Medicine PhysicianSOC 29-1214 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $447,750U.S. $335,550 | $381,710 | 520 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.2% |
| Residential AdvisorsSOC 39-9041 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $41,460U.S. $42,240 | $44,060 | 520 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Print Binding and Finishing WorkersSOC 51-5113 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $46,970U.S. $42,290 | $45,470 | 520 | High school diploma or equivalent | -17.5% |
| Database AdministratorSOC 15-1242 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $110,160U.S. $104,620 | $108,830 | 510 | Bachelor's degree | -0.1% |
| Social Workers, All OtherSOC 21-1029 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $68,630U.S. $71,900 | $72,660 | 510 | Bachelor's degree | +2.3% |
| WriterSOC 27-3043 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,760U.S. $76,910 | $83,390 | 510 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| AnesthesiologistSOC 29-1211 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $391,490 | not published | 510 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.6% |
| Business Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1011 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $127,450U.S. $99,080 | $120,960 | 500 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.9% |
| Engineering Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1032 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $112,100U.S. $109,270 | $142,340 | 500 | Doctoral or professional degree | +7.8% |
| Procurement ClerksSOC 43-3061 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $51,340U.S. $50,580 | $52,130 | 500 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.1% |
| Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4023 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $59,660U.S. $50,140 | $53,890 | 500 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.3% |
| Nail TechSOC 39-5092 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,810U.S. $35,760 | $45,080 | 490 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +9.2% |
| Sales and Related Workers, All OtherSOC 41-9099 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,410U.S. $48,280 | $53,460 | 490 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.1% |
| Model Makers, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4061 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,110U.S. $63,340 | $74,150 | 490 | High school diploma or equivalent | -17.3% |
| Dental Laboratory TechnicianSOC 51-9081 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,170U.S. $49,610 | $57,370 | 490 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.9% |
| Credit CounselorsSOC 13-2071 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $53,140U.S. $52,230 | $57,410 | 480 | Bachelor's degree | +3.3% |
| JournalistSOC 27-3023 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,180U.S. $62,200 | $98,290 | 470 | Bachelor's degree | -5.9% |
| Occupational Therapy AssistantSOC 31-2011 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,900U.S. $72,300 | $67,100 | 470 | Associate's degree | +21.5% |
| Tile and Stone SettersSOC 47-2044 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,800U.S. $55,690 | $52,400 | 470 | No formal educational credential | +9.8% |
| Materials EngineerSOC 17-2131 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $100,070U.S. $112,860 | $101,540 | 460 | Bachelor's degree | +7.5% |
| Animal TrainerSOC 39-2011 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $30,920U.S. $39,990 | $33,420 | 450 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Motorboat Mechanics and Service TechniciansSOC 49-3051 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,920U.S. $57,550 | $49,260 | 450 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.9% |
| SurveyorSOC 17-1022 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $72,420U.S. $75,440 | $70,650 | 440 | Bachelor's degree | +5.8% |
| PhotographerSOC 27-4021 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $44,660 | not published | 430 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| Demonstrators and Product PromotersSOC 41-9011 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,830U.S. $39,320 | $55,000 | 430 | No formal educational credential | +0.2% |
| Training and Development ManagersSOC 11-3131 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $123,280U.S. $133,000 | $132,390 | 420 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Urban PlannerSOC 19-3051 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,080U.S. $89,320 | $85,670 | 420 | Master's degree | +3.9% |
| Health EducatorSOC 21-1091 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,660U.S. $64,070 | $61,470 | 420 | Bachelor's degree | +5.6% |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1123 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $104,070U.S. $78,760 | $99,990 | 420 | Doctoral or professional degree | +0.0% |
| Home Appliance RepairersSOC 49-9031 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,030U.S. $50,990 | $55,090 | 420 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| Cabinetmakers and Bench CarpentersSOC 51-7011 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,550U.S. $46,680 | $52,460 | 420 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.9% |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile InstallersSOC 47-2081 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,080U.S. $58,930 | $60,130 | 410 | No formal educational credential | +2.5% |
| Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except SawingSOC 51-7042 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,600U.S. $43,380 | $46,550 | 410 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.5% |
| Commercial PilotSOC 53-2012 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $133,220U.S. $123,220 | $132,400 | 410 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.2% |
| MusicianSOC 27-2042 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. not published | not published | 400 | No formal educational credential | +0.3% |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and InspectorsSOC 17-2111 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $108,500U.S. $115,160 | $118,550 | 390 | Bachelor's degree | +5.4% |
| Biological Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1042 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $106,530U.S. $84,620 | $112,520 | 380 | Doctoral or professional degree | +7.3% |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1072 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $96,020U.S. $80,250 | $89,260 | 380 | Doctoral or professional degree | +17.1% |
| ConciergesSOC 39-6012 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,620U.S. $38,950 | $37,860 | 380 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4022 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,980U.S. $49,030 | $56,550 | 380 | High school diploma or equivalent | -17.2% |
| Mechanical Door RepairersSOC 49-9011 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,160U.S. $55,720 | $57,570 | 370 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.4% |
| Machine Feeders and OffbearersSOC 53-7063 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,310U.S. $41,220 | $46,320 | 370 | No formal educational credential | -13.1% |
| Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue AgentsSOC 13-2081 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,540U.S. $62,370 | $84,480 | 360 | Bachelor's degree | -1.0% |
| Environmental EngineerSOC 17-2081 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $110,520U.S. $107,110 | $114,290 | 360 | Bachelor's degree | +6.3% |
| BailiffsSOC 33-3011 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,750U.S. $56,600 | $52,860 | 360 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Surgical AssistantSOC 29-9093 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,570U.S. $66,800 | $54,230 | 350 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +6.1% |
| Private InvestigatorSOC 33-9021 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,690U.S. $51,220 | $54,780 | 350 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.5% |
| Financial ExaminersSOC 13-2061 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,930U.S. $94,160 | $88,190 | 340 | Bachelor's degree | +9.3% |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1022 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $95,470U.S. $79,940 | $90,100 | 340 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.7% |
| Compensation and Benefits ManagersSOC 11-3111 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $162,490U.S. $149,230 | $174,430 | 330 | Bachelor's degree | +1.1% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All OtherSOC 19-4099 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,420U.S. $62,280 | $65,420 | 330 | Associate's degree | +4.4% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All OtherSOC 29-9099 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,440U.S. $65,790 | $83,700 | 330 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.1% |
| Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and WallSOC 47-2131 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,390U.S. $49,120 | $51,520 | 330 | No formal educational credential | +2.4% |
| Surveying and Mapping TechniciansSOC 17-3031 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,950U.S. $54,240 | $58,400 | 320 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Directors, Religious Activities and EducationSOC 21-2021 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,700U.S. $52,100 | $54,700 | 320 | Bachelor's degree | +3.3% |
| Health Information Technologists and Medical RegistrarsSOC 29-9021 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,980U.S. $68,020 | $76,290 | 320 | Associate's degree | +15.9% |
| ESL TeacherSOC 25-3011 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,650U.S. $61,540 | $59,940 | 310 | Bachelor's degree | -13.9% |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All OtherSOC 39-9099 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $32,150U.S. $41,600 | $34,610 | 310 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.9% |
| Miscellaneous Construction and Related WorkersSOC 47-4090 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,670U.S. $49,910 | $56,780 | 310 | n/a | n/a |
| Nuclear Medicine TechnologistSOC 29-2033 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $98,160U.S. $101,370 | $92,600 | 300 | Associate's degree | +4.4% |
| Athletic TrainerSOC 29-9091 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,430U.S. $62,520 | $61,010 | 300 | Master's degree | +12.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services WorkersSOC 39-1013 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,630U.S. $63,820 | $64,010 | 300 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Power Plant OperatorSOC 51-8013 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $108,050U.S. $102,040 | $111,910 | 300 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.1% |
| Counselors, All OtherSOC 21-1019 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,390U.S. $50,860 | $44,850 | 290 | Master's degree | +5.9% |
| Broadcast TechniciansSOC 27-4012 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,600U.S. $59,570 | $57,250 | 290 | Associate's degree | -3.1% |
| MorticianSOC 39-4031 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,190U.S. $55,010 | $62,870 | 290 | Associate's degree | +3.0% |
| Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, RecordkeepingSOC 43-5111 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,120U.S. $46,380 | $48,310 | 290 | High school diploma or equivalent | -4.8% |
| Automotive Glass Installers and RepairersSOC 49-3022 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,410U.S. $47,630 | $49,430 | 290 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.7% |
| Gas Plant OperatorsSOC 51-8092 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $108,650U.S. $87,820 | $103,970 | 290 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| Fundraising ManagersSOC 11-2033 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $113,360U.S. $125,470 | $129,830 | 280 | Bachelor's degree | +5.4% |
| Biological Scientists, All OtherSOC 19-1029 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $84,260U.S. $98,920 | $89,290 | 280 | Bachelor's degree | +4.7% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All OtherSOC 35-9099 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,100U.S. $35,840 | $36,860 | 280 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Elevator MechanicSOC 47-4021 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $106,610U.S. $109,910 | $106,520 | 280 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.7% |
| Grinding and Polishing Workers, HandSOC 51-9022 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,960U.S. $42,660 | $48,420 | 280 | No formal educational credential | -19.2% |
| Aerospace EngineerSOC 17-2011 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $128,960U.S. $134,960 | $129,240 | 260 | Bachelor's degree | +8.3% |
| Religious Workers, All OtherSOC 21-2099 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,720U.S. $45,280 | $51,280 | 260 | Bachelor's degree | +1.5% |
| Protective Service Workers, All OtherSOC 33-9099 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,930U.S. $42,540 | $55,960 | 260 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.0% |
| Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All OtherSOC 51-4199 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,650U.S. $45,950 | $43,690 | 260 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.1% |
| Slaughterers and Meat PackersSOC 51-3023 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,290U.S. $40,130 | $38,880 | 250 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Airfield Operations SpecialistsSOC 53-2022 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $69,560U.S. $56,850 | $67,270 | 250 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.8% |
| ActuarySOC 15-2011 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $105,640U.S. $130,000 | $113,130 | 240 | Bachelor's degree | +9.2% |
| Biological TechnicianSOC 19-4021 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,580U.S. $57,510 | $48,600 | 240 | Bachelor's degree | +7.4% |
| Education Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1081 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $83,400U.S. $75,350 | $90,970 | 240 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.5% |
| Power Distributors and DispatchersSOC 51-8012 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $124,140U.S. $106,730 | $112,860 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.2% |
| Transportation InspectorsSOC 53-6051 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,760U.S. $92,100 | $77,450 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.2% |
| Electrical and Electronics DraftersSOC 17-3012 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,870U.S. $76,870 | $79,900 | 230 | Associate's degree | -3.4% |
| Recreational TherapistSOC 29-1125 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,600U.S. $61,960 | $61,380 | 230 | Bachelor's degree | +4.8% |
| Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard TilesSOC 47-2042 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,730U.S. $56,460 | $53,310 | 230 | No formal educational credential | +9.0% |
| Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4035 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,970U.S. $52,800 | $56,960 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | -13.2% |
| Foundry Mold and CoremakersSOC 51-4071 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,610U.S. $48,110 | $50,900 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | -23.0% |
| Prepress Technicians and WorkersSOC 51-5111 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,430U.S. $48,690 | $51,210 | 230 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -15.3% |
| Ophthalmic Laboratory TechniciansSOC 51-9083 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,280U.S. $39,460 | $45,020 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.2% |
| Chemical EngineerSOC 17-2041 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $104,230U.S. $125,040 | $109,400 | 220 | Bachelor's degree | +4.7% |
| PodiatristSOC 29-1081 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $168,940U.S. $160,300 | $161,760 | 220 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.0% |
| Exercise PhysiologistSOC 29-1128 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,700U.S. $59,460 | $57,920 | 220 | Bachelor's degree | +12.8% |
| RadiologistSOC 29-1224 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $420,860 | not published | 220 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.4% |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All OtherSOC 29-1299 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $95,140U.S. $115,210 | $101,450 | 220 | Master's degree | +5.5% |
| Word Processors and TypistsSOC 43-9022 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,950U.S. $49,280 | $50,050 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | -34.4% |
| Helpers--ElectriciansSOC 47-3013 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,750U.S. $42,670 | $46,020 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.6% |
| RiggerSOC 49-9096 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,230U.S. $62,640 | $53,940 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| Stationary Engineers and Boiler OperatorsSOC 51-8021 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $87,700U.S. $78,620 | $83,300 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.1% |
| Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal WorkersSOC 51-9071 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,930U.S. $52,540 | $57,850 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.2% |
| Carpet InstallersSOC 47-2041 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,510U.S. $50,340 | $53,560 | 210 | No formal educational credential | -16.4% |
| Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related RepairersSOC 49-2092 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,480U.S. $56,210 | $57,540 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.4% |
| Bicycle RepairersSOC 49-3091 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,250U.S. $42,780 | $42,000 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
| Landscape ArchitectSOC 17-1012 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,520U.S. $79,870 | $89,450 | 200 | Bachelor's degree | +4.4% |
| Marriage And Family TherapistSOC 21-1013 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $53,600U.S. $66,940 | $58,130 | 200 | Master's degree | +13.5% |
| Video EditorSOC 27-4032 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,790U.S. $75,420 | $78,050 | 200 | Bachelor's degree | +3.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional OfficersSOC 33-1011 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $85,300U.S. $77,970 | $90,080 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.5% |
| Fence ErectorsSOC 47-4031 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,350U.S. $47,980 | $47,030 | 200 | No formal educational credential | +5.6% |
| Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9032 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,620U.S. $46,570 | $46,040 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and TendersSOC 51-9192 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,350U.S. $43,530 | $46,400 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Psychology Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1066 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $99,900U.S. $80,340 | $98,520 | 190 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| Craft ArtistsSOC 27-1012 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $25,960U.S. $46,080 | $30,990 | 190 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc JockeysSOC 27-3011 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,000U.S. $47,340 | $86,680 | 190 | Bachelor's degree | -7.6% |
| Radiation TherapistSOC 29-1124 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $100,530U.S. $105,310 | $96,960 | 190 | Associate's degree | +2.8% |
| CardiologistSOC 29-1212 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $130,880U.S. $496,010 | $316,780 | 190 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.8% |
| Baggage Porters and BellhopsSOC 39-6011 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $31,190U.S. $37,080 | $32,630 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.0% |
| Brokerage ClerksSOC 43-4011 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,940U.S. $65,750 | $76,440 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.6% |
| Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and TendersSOC 51-4051 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,330U.S. $54,430 | $51,380 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.9% |
| Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9021 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,220U.S. $48,540 | $50,190 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.7% |
| Medical Appliance TechniciansSOC 51-9082 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,920U.S. $48,030 | $52,700 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Insurance Appraisers, Auto DamageSOC 13-1032 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,700U.S. $78,240 | $75,640 | 180 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -8.7% |
| Drafters, All OtherSOC 17-3019 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,960U.S. $63,520 | $77,930 | 180 | Associate's degree | -7.3% |
| Environmental Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3025 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,800U.S. $59,920 | $56,770 | 180 | Associate's degree | +3.1% |
| JudgeSOC 23-1023 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,000U.S. $153,990 | $99,120 | 180 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.8% |
| Nurse MidwifeSOC 29-1161 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $125,140U.S. $134,040 | $123,210 | 180 | Master's degree | +11.5% |
| Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, WoodSOC 51-7041 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,880U.S. $42,770 | $42,860 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.0% |
| Air Traffic ControllerSOC 53-2021 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $178,310U.S. $148,080 | $163,150 | 180 | Associate's degree | +1.7% |
| StatisticianSOC 15-2041 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $105,650 | not published | 170 | Master's degree | +11.0% |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All OtherSOC 19-3099 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $104,250U.S. $101,110 | $109,710 | 170 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Camera OperatorSOC 27-4031 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,690U.S. $74,990 | $61,610 | 170 | Bachelor's degree | +1.3% |
| Hearing Aid SpecialistSOC 29-2092 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,490U.S. $65,160 | $56,600 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +19.4% |
| Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface MiningSOC 47-5022 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,040U.S. $57,430 | $56,970 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.0% |
| Funeral Home ManagersSOC 11-9171 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,860U.S. $78,790 | $100,960 | 160 | Associate's degree | +4.1% |
| Occupational Health and Safety TechniciansSOC 19-5012 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $67,760U.S. $61,560 | $78,260 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +19.4% |
| Computer Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1021 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $109,630U.S. $96,980 | $111,410 | 160 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.9% |
| PsychiatristSOC 29-1223 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $339,340U.S. $281,870 | $318,030 | 160 | Doctoral or professional degree | +7.2% |
| Surgeons, All OtherSOC 29-1249 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $561,070U.S. $414,010 | $519,270 | 160 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| Ship CaptainSOC 53-5021 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,810U.S. $92,460 | $54,180 | 160 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +4.0% |
| Computer and Information Research ScientistsSOC 15-1221 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $136,720U.S. $140,300 | $139,170 | 150 | Master's degree | +21.8% |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including HealthSOC 19-4042 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,470U.S. $55,090 | $54,480 | 150 | Associate's degree | +6.9% |
| Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing OfficersSOC 23-1021 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $127,860U.S. $117,860 | $133,940 | 150 | Doctoral or professional degree | +0.0% |
| Office Machine Operators, Except ComputerSOC 43-9071 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,880U.S. $40,960 | $40,880 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | -14.9% |
| Statistical AssistantsSOC 43-9111 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,660U.S. $50,330 | $51,710 | 150 | Bachelor's degree | -1.8% |
| Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and RepairersSOC 49-2021 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,910U.S. $63,520 | $60,170 | 150 | Associate's degree | +1.2% |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and RelaySOC 49-2095 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $106,600U.S. $103,020 | $100,970 | 150 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +9.7% |
| PhysicistSOC 19-2012 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $199,170U.S. $172,250 | $186,150 | 140 | Doctoral or professional degree | +7.2% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All OtherSOC 33-1099 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $86,990U.S. $76,400 | $83,690 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| Meter ReaderSOC 43-5041 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,910U.S. $48,150 | $65,060 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.5% |
| Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural AnimalsSOC 45-2093 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $32,950U.S. $36,670 | $36,930 | 140 | No formal educational credential | -3.2% |
| Solar InstallerSOC 47-2231 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,020U.S. $53,140 | $50,710 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +36.5% |
| Food Processing Workers, All OtherSOC 51-3099 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,740U.S. $39,680 | $39,610 | 140 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Calibration Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3028 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,470U.S. $67,820 | $78,390 | 130 | Associate's degree | +4.8% |
| Food Scientists and TechnologistsSOC 19-1012 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $67,790U.S. $88,720 | $78,560 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +6.2% |
| Chemistry TeacherSOC 25-1052 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $103,070U.S. $93,250 | $101,450 | 130 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.3% |
| Disc Jockeys, Except RadioSOC 27-2091 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. not published | not published | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.8% |
| Therapists, All OtherSOC 29-1129 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,000U.S. $77,930 | $65,630 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +12.6% |
| Animal Control WorkersSOC 33-9011 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,340U.S. $45,660 | $48,620 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Audiovisual Equipment Installers and RepairersSOC 49-2097 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,710U.S. $52,600 | $49,130 | 130 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +4.8% |
| Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and RepairersSOC 49-9091 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,610U.S. $47,450 | $48,380 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related MaterialsSOC 51-6021 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,290U.S. $35,060 | $37,340 | 130 | No formal educational credential | -15.7% |
| Transportation Workers, All OtherSOC 53-6099 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,580U.S. $45,650 | $43,640 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Advertising and Promotions ManagersSOC 11-2011 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $104,020U.S. $133,660 | $117,560 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | -3.7% |
| Conservation ScientistsSOC 19-1031 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,110U.S. $73,010 | $64,300 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +5.3% |
| Judicial Law ClerksSOC 23-1012 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,260U.S. $64,920 | $65,980 | 120 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.8% |
| Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1062 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,230U.S. $85,020 | $90,910 | 120 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.7% |
| Communications Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1122 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $84,950U.S. $78,580 | $83,690 | 120 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.1% |
| CuratorSOC 25-4012 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $66,400U.S. $63,420 | $71,860 | 120 | Master's degree | +4.9% |
| Fine ArtistSOC 27-1013 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,060U.S. $55,490 | $61,740 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | -2.9% |
| Music Directors and ComposersSOC 27-2041 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,900U.S. $73,710 | $62,630 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +1.2% |
| Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble SettersSOC 47-3011 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,540U.S. $47,550 | $47,620 | 120 | No formal educational credential | -11.7% |
| Furniture FinishersSOC 51-7021 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,010U.S. $44,540 | $47,380 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.5% |
| EconomistSOC 19-3011 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $106,350U.S. $124,720 | $118,230 | 110 | Master's degree | +4.7% |
| Physics Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1054 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $104,880U.S. $100,310 | $100,060 | 110 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.4% |
| Special Education Teachers, PreschoolSOC 25-2051 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,810U.S. $64,830 | $77,230 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | +2.4% |
| Museum Technicians and ConservatorsSOC 25-4013 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,020U.S. $51,440 | $49,600 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | +3.6% |
| Fire Inspectors and InvestigatorsSOC 33-2021 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $86,630U.S. $75,920 | $85,730 | 110 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +4.2% |
| Building Cleaning Workers, All OtherSOC 37-2019 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,250U.S. $44,040 | $41,470 | 110 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Switchboard Operators, Including Answering ServiceSOC 43-2011 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,470U.S. $38,630 | $39,820 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | -26.0% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry WorkersSOC 45-1011 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,630U.S. $59,320 | $58,640 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.8% |
| Conveyor Operators and TendersSOC 53-7011 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,330U.S. $42,420 | $43,090 | 110 | No formal educational credential | -2.6% |
| Gambling ManagersSOC 11-9071 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $101,930U.S. $93,220 | $106,040 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Materials ScientistsSOC 19-2032 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $107,650U.S. $117,790 | $124,000 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +8.3% |
| Social Science Research AssistantsSOC 19-4061 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,670U.S. $61,990 | $70,060 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| AnimatorSOC 27-1014 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $102,030 | not published | 100 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Court ReporterSOC 27-3092 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $69,100U.S. $72,420 | $65,010 | 100 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -0.1% |
| Parking Enforcement WorkersSOC 33-3041 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,460U.S. $46,730 | $38,300 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.1% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service TechniciansSOC 49-3041 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,870U.S. $56,550 | $56,600 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.7% |
| Motorcycle MechanicSOC 49-3052 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,360U.S. $48,580 | $41,220 | 100 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +2.1% |
| Locksmiths and Safe RepairersSOC 49-9094 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,180U.S. $51,320 | $51,560 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -11.7% |
| Patternmakers, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4062 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,790U.S. $58,000 | $51,050 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -22.8% |
| Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and TendersSOC 51-9051 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $53,090U.S. $48,040 | $50,960 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Etchers and EngraversSOC 51-9194 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,310U.S. $43,310 | $46,790 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
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Geography
What area these numbers cover
- Search label
- Detroit, MI
- BLS source geography
- Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
- Geography type
- Metropolitan Statistical Area
- CBSA code
- 19820
- States
- Michigan
- Delineation
- OMB Bulletin 23-01, as used by BLS OEWS May 2025
FAQ
Common questions
What are the highest-paying jobs in Detroit, MI?
In the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metropolitan area (CBSA 19820), BLS OEWS counted 1,904,530 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $52,080 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are Emergency Medicine Physician ($447,750), CEO ($304,110), Pediatrician ($218,000).
Is this the city or the metro area?
BLS reports occupational wages for the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 19820), which includes Detroit, Warren and Dearborn and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not Detroit city limits.
Are these job openings?
No. OEWS employment counts people working in each occupation across the metro in May 2025, not vacancies or hiring.
Method
How this page is built
BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates for every detailed occupation with 100+ jobs in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 19820). Medians and means are OEWS fields; employment counts people working in the occupation (excluding the self-employed), not openings. Typical entry education and outlook are BLS national Employment Projections. Suppressed values are shown as not published and never imputed. Searches this page answers include “careers in detroit mi”, “high paying jobs in detroit”, “high paying jobs detroit” (Ahrefs, U.S.).
What this page can't tell you
Sources- City limits: BLS publishes metro-area estimates.
- Job openings or hiring: employment is the number of people working.
- Local outlook: projections shown are national.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 metropolitan-area estimates (2018 SOC; metropolitan statistical areas per OMB Bulletin 23-01), public domain.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program, national occupational projections 2025–35 (no metro projections are published in this dataset).
- U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities, 2024 (released February 19, 2026).