Top Paying Jobs in Ann Arbor, MI
Ann Arbor, MI has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 48,480 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Physicians, All Other ($359,800), Chief Executives ($335,900), Family Medicine Physicians ($214,100). The cost of living index is 100.88 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,656/month.
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Avg. median salary
100.88
Cost of living index
$1,656
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Highest paying careers in Ann Arbor
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $360K | $172.98/hr |
| 2 | Chief Executives | Management | $336K | $161.49/hr |
| 3 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $214K | $102.94/hr |
| 4 | Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $186K | N/A |
| 5 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $175K | $84.07/hr |
| 6 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $172K | $82.67/hr |
| 7 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $171K | $82.31/hr |
| 8 | Purchasing Managers | Management | $169K | $81.09/hr |
| 9 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $166K | $79.98/hr |
| 10 | Compensation and Benefits Managers | Management | $163K | $78.23/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average+0.9% more expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,656/mo
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