SOC 13-2011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Accountants and Auditors — Monroe
Monroe, MI · 10 metro areas compared
In Monroe, MI the median wage is $76,080.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Monroe, MI the median wage is $76,080. That is 9.1% lower than the national median of $83,680. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $60,470 and $102,040. The lowest tenth earn under $49,930, while the highest tenth earn more than $129,620.
Employment stands at 290, or 7.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Midland leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $91,790. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 55th of 195 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,930 | −40.3% |
| 25th | $60,470 | −27.7% |
| Median (50th) | $76,080 | −9.1% |
| 75th | $102,040 | +21.9% |
| 90th | $129,620 | +54.9% |
| Mean | $85,950 | +2.7% |
Other metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Midland | $91,790 | 450 | |
| 2 | Jackson | $81,470 | 500 | |
| 3 | Detroit | $80,650 | 19,390 | |
| 4 | Ann Arbor | $80,040 | 1,580 | |
| 5 | Lansing | $79,210 | 2,270 | |
| 6 | Kalamazoo | $77,140 | 1,060 | |
| 7 | Saginaw | $76,310 | 790 | |
| 8 | Grand Rapids | $76,270 | 5,670 | |
| 9 | Battle Creek | $76,030 | 340 | |
| 10 | Muskegon | $75,480 | 300 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Monroe run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $76,080 goes as far as $79,085 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 5.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$76,080as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$79,085US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $76,080 a year, 9.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $49,930 to $129,620 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 290 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Midland, at $91,790.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Accountants and Auditors in Monroe, MI?
The median annual wage is $76,080, or $36.58 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $83,680, so pay in Monroe, MI is 9.1% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Monroe, MI earns more than $129,620 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $49,930 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Midland, at $91,790 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 290 jobs in this occupation in Monroe, MI. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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