SOC 11-3021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Computer and Information Systems Managers — Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Computer and Information Systems Managers in Ann Arbor, MI is $171,200 per year, close to the national median of $175,140 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Computer and Information Systems Managers in Ann Arbor, MI is $171,200 per year, close to the national median of $175,140 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $139,500 and $205,200. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $110,960 and the ninetieth at $232,870.
The area has 1,220 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 5.6 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Jackson records the highest median at $170,400. Of the 434 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 8th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $110,960 | −36.6% |
| 25th | $139,500 | −20.3% |
| Median (50th) | $171,200 | −2.2% |
| 75th | $205,200 | +17.2% |
| 90th | $232,870 | +33.0% |
| Mean | $172,290 | −1.6% |
Other metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackson | $170,400 | 210 | |
| 2 | Detroit | $170,040 | 7,980 | |
| 3 | Niles | $162,310 | 150 | |
| 4 | Bay City | $159,850 | 100 | |
| 5 | Flint | $154,870 | 220 | |
| 6 | Monroe | $153,080 | 70 | |
| 7 | Saginaw | $143,910 | 150 | |
| 8 | Battle Creek | $142,770 | 110 | |
| 9 | Grand Rapids | $142,700 | 1,590 | |
| 10 | Traverse City | $141,450 | 100 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Ann Arbor run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $171,200 goes as far as $177,963 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 1.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$171,200as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$177,963US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $171,200 a year, 2.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $110,960 to $232,870 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,220 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Jackson, at $170,400.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Computer and Information Systems Managers in Ann Arbor, MI?
The median annual wage is $171,200, or $82.31 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 $175,140, so pay in Ann Arbor, MI is 2.2% 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 Ann Arbor, MI earns more than $232,870 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $110,960 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 Jackson, at $170,400 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,220 jobs in this occupation in Ann Arbor, 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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