SOC 15-1251 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Computer Programmers — Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI · 6 metro areas compared
In Ann Arbor, MI the median wage is $85,580.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Ann Arbor, MI the median wage is $85,580. That is 14.8% lower than the national median of $100,390. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $60,640 and $111,440. The lowest tenth earn under $49,430, while the highest tenth earn more than $136,010.
Employment stands at 310, or 1.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Detroit leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $87,860. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 109th of 434 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,430 | −50.8% |
| 25th | $60,640 | −39.6% |
| Median (50th) | $85,580 | −14.8% |
| 75th | $111,440 | +11.0% |
| 90th | $136,010 | +35.5% |
| Mean | $86,980 | −13.4% |
Other metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Detroit | $87,860 | 1,380 | |
| 2 | Traverse City | $85,590 | 30 | |
| 3 | Grand Rapids | $80,060 | 250 | |
| 4 | Kalamazoo | $78,880 | 50 | |
| 5 | Lansing | $74,110 | 130 | |
| 6 | Flint | $67,300 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Ann Arbor run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $85,580 goes as far as $88,960 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 11.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$85,580as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$88,960US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $85,580 a year, 14.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $49,430 to $136,010 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 310 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Detroit, at $87,860.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Computer Programmers in Ann Arbor, MI?
The median annual wage is $85,580, or $41.14 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 $100,390, so pay in Ann Arbor, MI is 14.8% 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 $136,010 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $49,430 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 Detroit, at $87,860 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 310 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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