Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Detroit
671 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Detroit belongs to Surgeons, All Other, at $561,070 per year. The lowest published median is $25,960.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Craft Artists | $25,960 | 190 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $28,570 | 800 |
| Gambling Dealers | $29,120 | 1,120 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $29,290 | 5,520 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $29,320 | 5,210 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $29,540 | 1,500 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $29,590 | 42,430 |
| Library Technicians | $29,640 | 650 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $29,810 | 5,930 |
| Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants | $29,890 | 620 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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