Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Ann Arbor
434 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Ann Arbor belongs to Animal Trainers, at $28,970 per year. The highest is $359,800.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Animal Trainers | $28,970 | 80 | |
| 2 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $29,570 | 500 | |
| 3 | Cooks, Fast Food | $29,690 | 420 | |
| 4 | Cooks, Short Order | $32,020 | 110 | |
| 5 | Crossing Guards and Flaggers | $32,190 | 50 | |
| 6 | Cashiers | $32,370 | 4,510 | |
| 7 | Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | $32,610 | 260 | |
| 8 | Childcare Workers | $32,700 | 760 | |
| 9 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $33,220 | 4,800 | |
| 10 | Animal Caretakers | $33,520 | 320 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $359,800 | — |
| Chief Executives | $335,900 | 260 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $239,200 | 290 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $214,100 | 160 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $185,830 | 70 |
| Dentists, General | $174,870 | 190 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $171,950 | 670 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $171,200 | 1,220 |
| Purchasing Managers | $168,670 | 130 |
| Pharmacists | $166,350 | 570 |
| Compensation and Benefits Managers | $162,720 | 30 |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | $151,110 | 50 |
| Sales Managers | $148,630 | 650 |
| Managers, All Other | $147,220 | 420 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $144,340 | 790 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $144,200 | 210 |
| Human Resources Managers | $143,670 | 240 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $143,580 | 870 |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $142,840 | 140 |
| Fundraising Managers | $141,800 | 180 |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | $141,400 | 80 |
| Marketing Managers | $141,000 | 260 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $140,450 | 710 |
| Financial Managers | $139,500 | 820 |
| Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | $138,330 | 80 |
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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