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
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Ann Arbor
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Psychologists, All Other | Science | $117K | $56.35/hr |
| 52 | Computer Hardware Engineers | Engineering | $117K | $56.27/hr |
| 53 | Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | Engineering | $113K | $54.32/hr |
| 54 | Data Scientists | Technology | $113K | $54.17/hr |
| 55 | Electrical Engineers | Engineering | $109K | $52.52/hr |
| 56 | Environmental Engineers | Engineering | $109K | $52.47/hr |
| 57 | Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $109K | N/A |
| 58 | Biochemists and Biophysicists | Science | $109K | $52.44/hr |
| 59 | Database Administrators | Technology | $109K | $52.28/hr |
| 60 | Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $108K | $52.12/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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