Ann Arbor, MI

Metro Area · BLS OEWS 2022

In Ann Arbor, MI, BLS OEWS tracks wages for 419 detailed occupations covering about 195,040 jobs. Across occupations, local pay runs 5.1% below the national median on average.

Highest-Paying Occupations (2022)

"vs National" compares this area's median for each occupation to the U.S. national median — a positive number means the area pays a premium for that role.

Highest-paying occupations in Ann Arbor, MI, BLS OEWS 2022.
Occupation Median Annual vs National Employment
Psychiatrists $229,390 +1.1% 80
Physicians, All Other $227,930 -3.4% 1,350
Family Medicine Physicians $207,060 +25.7% 170
Nurse Anesthetists $195,070 -8.3% 510
Business Teachers, Postsecondary $178,550 +162.5% 280
Architectural and Engineering Managers $166,250 +0.5% 720
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $165,630 +56.8% 1,260
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary $139,860 +49.1% 100
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary $139,210 +57.5% 80
Dentists, General $137,730 -17.2% 100
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary $137,710 +40.5% 70
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $137,360 +36.4% 60
Computer and Information Systems Managers $136,390 -19.5% 950
Pharmacists $136,360 +0.2% 610
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary $135,980 +67.8% 280
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary $135,800 +40.8% 80
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $135,120 +26.4% 530
Sales Managers $133,830 -1% 560
Physician Assistants $131,150 +0.9% 630
Financial Managers $131,150 +17.1% 810
Education Administrators, Postsecondary $130,540 +27.2% 680
Marketing Managers $130,520 -27.3% 260
Optometrists $130,350 -1.1% 50
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $129,450 +62.1% 620
Purchasing Managers $128,750 -5.6% 160

Largest Occupations by Employment (2022)

Largest occupations by employment in Ann Arbor, MI, BLS OEWS 2022.
Occupation Employment Median Annual
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary 11,840 $39,510
Registered Nurses 10,400 $79,030
Office Clerks, General 5,200 $36,400
Fast Food and Counter Workers 4,850 $27,270
Retail Salespersons 4,370 $30,430
Customer Service Representatives 3,450 $37,500
General and Operations Managers 3,370 $104,370
Recreation Workers 3,080 $26,220
Nursing Assistants 3,060 $36,890
Cashiers 2,980 $26,560
Software Developers 2,810 $103,980
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 2,780 $37,520
Waiters and Waitresses 2,740 $31,200
Stockers and Order Fillers 2,720 $32,380
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 2,500 $46,990
Business Operations Specialists, All Other 2,300 $64,450
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 2,270 $34,710
Mechanical Engineers 1,840 $98,570
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 1,750 $45,880
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 1,660 $38,600
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary 1,660 $30,520
Computer User Support Specialists 1,610 $51,590
Social and Human Service Assistants 1,570 $32,140
Cooks, Restaurant 1,520 $34,090
Tutors 1,500 $31,030
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