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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Budget Analysts | Business & Finance | $128K | $61.47/hr |
| 42 | Mechanical Engineers | Engineering | $127K | $61.21/hr |
| 43 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $127K | $61.19/hr |
| 44 | Software Developers | Technology | $127K | $60.98/hr |
| 45 | Commercial Pilots | Transportation | $126K | N/A |
| 46 | Financial Risk Specialists | Business & Finance | $125K | $60.11/hr |
| 47 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $123K | $59.03/hr |
| 48 | Training and Development Managers | Management | $123K | $58.97/hr |
| 49 | Engineers, All Other | Engineering | $122K | $58.43/hr |
| 50 | Sales Engineers | Sales | $121K | $58.18/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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