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.
$127K
Avg. median salary
100.88
Cost of living index
$1,656
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Ann Arbor
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Occupational Therapists | Healthcare | $96K | $46.13/hr |
| 92 | Legal Support Workers, All Other | Legal | $96K | $46.1/hr |
| 93 | Personal Financial Advisors | Business & Finance | $96K | $46.08/hr |
| 94 | Labor Relations Specialists | Business & Finance | $95K | $45.76/hr |
| 95 | Speech-Language Pathologists | Healthcare | $94K | $45.37/hr |
| 96 | Psychiatrists | Healthcare | $93K | $44.63/hr |
| 97 | Social and Community Service Managers | Management | $92K | $44.35/hr |
| 98 | Dental Hygienists | Healthcare | $92K | $44.18/hr |
| 99 | Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | Healthcare | $91K | $43.76/hr |
| 100 | Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | Business & Finance | $90K | $43.49/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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