Top Paying Jobs in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 278,160 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Surgeons, All Other ($561,070), Emergency Medicine Physicians ($447,750), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($428,570). The cost of living index is 100.3 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,459/month.
$144K
Avg. median salary
100.3
Cost of living index
$1,459
Median 2BR rent
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Population
Highest paying careers in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Web Developers | Technology | $109K | $52.19/hr |
| 72 | Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | Engineering | $109K | $52.17/hr |
| 73 | Commercial and Industrial Designers | Arts & Media | $108K | $52.01/hr |
| 74 | Power Plant Operators | Production & Manufacturing | $108K | $51.95/hr |
| 75 | Materials Scientists | Science | $108K | $51.75/hr |
| 76 | Computer Occupations, All Other | Technology | $108K | $51.71/hr |
| 77 | Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other | Arts & Media | $108K | $51.69/hr |
| 78 | Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $107K | N/A |
| 79 | Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers | Construction & Trades | $107K | $51.25/hr |
| 80 | Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | Repair & Maintenance | $107K | $51.25/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Detroit-Warren-Dearborn
Cost of living vs. national average+0.3% more expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,459/mo
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