Highest paying jobs in Ann Arbor, MI
The best paying occupations in the Ann Arbor, MI metro area, ranked by median annual wage. Metro wage estimates are suppressed more often than state ones — BLS withholds any figure that too few local employers report — so an occupation missing here simply has no published local estimate.
Cost of living: prices here run 0.9% above the national average (2024).
Wages: BLS OEWS, May 2025
| # | Occupation | MedianAnn Arbor, MI | 10th–90th percentilemiddle half shaded darker | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All OtherDoctoral or professional degree | $359,800 | $81,380 – $549,500 | — |
| 2 | Chief ExecutivesBachelor's degree | $335,900 | $106,630 – $547,090 | 260 |
| 3 | Family Medicine PhysiciansDoctoral or professional degree | $214,100 | $78,510 – $349,850 | 160 |
| 4 | Economics Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral or professional degree | $185,830 | $100,550 – $368,850 | 70 |
| 5 | Dentists, GeneralDoctoral or professional degree | $174,870 | $62,090 – $431,520 | 190 |
| 6 | Architectural and Engineering ManagersBachelor's degree | $171,950 | $129,270 – $271,950 | 670 |
| 7 | Computer and Information Systems ManagersBachelor's degree | $171,200 | $110,960 – $232,870 | 1,220 |
| 8 | Purchasing ManagersBachelor's degree | $168,670 | $97,860 – $252,740 | 130 |
| 9 | PharmacistsDoctoral or professional degree | $166,350 | $120,630 – $175,870 | 570 |
| 10 | Compensation and Benefits ManagersBachelor's degree | $162,720 | $86,180 – $259,450 | 30 |
| 11 | Computer and Information Research ScientistsMaster's degree | $151,110 | $90,800 – $204,870 | 50 |
| 12 | Sales ManagersBachelor's degree | $148,630 | $74,520 – $239,230 | 650 |
| 13 | Managers, All OtherBachelor's degree | $147,220 | $82,660 – $210,970 | 420 |
| 14 | Education Administrators, PostsecondaryMaster's degree | $144,340 | $85,940 – $370,180 | 790 |
| 15 | Natural Sciences ManagersBachelor's degree | $144,200 | $98,300 – $294,520 | 210 |
| 16 | Human Resources ManagersBachelor's degree | $143,670 | $92,350 – $221,690 | 240 |
| 17 | Nurse PractitionersMaster's degree | $143,580 | $123,700 – $166,450 | 870 |
| 18 | Psychology Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral or professional degree | $142,840 | $78,610 – $230,950 | 140 |
| 19 | Fundraising ManagersBachelor's degree | $141,800 | $86,810 – $225,200 | 180 |
| 20 | Physics Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral or professional degree | $141,400 | $86,470 – $172,890 | 80 |
| 21 | Marketing ManagersBachelor's degree | $141,000 | $83,520 – $225,080 | 260 |
| 22 | Engineering Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral or professional degree | $140,450 | $83,860 – $225,890 | 710 |
| 23 | Financial ManagersBachelor's degree | $139,500 | $89,850 – $232,920 | 820 |
| 24 | Chemistry Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral or professional degree | $138,330 | $82,060 – $226,860 | 80 |
| 25 | Mathematical Science Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral or professional degree | $137,720 | $67,670 – $325,900 | 310 |
| 26 | Political Science Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral or professional degree | $137,430 | $81,100 – $314,500 | 140 |
| 27 | English Language and Literature Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral or professional degree | $137,400 | $66,820 – $138,870 | 350 |
| 28 | Public Relations ManagersBachelor's degree | $137,190 | $83,640 – $195,190 | 160 |
| 29 | Health Specialties Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral or professional degree | $136,600 | $67,300 – $228,210 | — |
| 30 | Electronics Engineers, Except ComputerBachelor's degree | $136,560 | $85,760 – $170,940 | 130 |
| 31 | Computer Science Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral or professional degree | $136,090 | $88,470 – $179,100 | 160 |
| 32 | Physician AssistantsMaster's degree | $135,310 | $113,430 – $162,570 | 810 |
| 33 | OptometristsDoctoral or professional degree | $133,770 | $86,090 – $228,700 | 50 |
| 34 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific ProductsBachelor's degree | $133,550 | $65,070 – $199,210 | 440 |
| 35 | LawyersDoctoral or professional degree | $132,920 | $79,450 – $274,160 | 640 |
| 36 | Computer Network ArchitectsBachelor's degree | $131,320 | $79,700 – $163,420 | 210 |
| 37 | Industrial Production ManagersBachelor's degree | $130,470 | $78,970 – $196,590 | 340 |
| 38 | EconomistsMaster's degree | $128,960 | $86,610 – $174,910 | 50 |
| 39 | Database ArchitectsBachelor's degree | $127,990 | $102,720 – $165,070 | 140 |
| 40 | Medical and Health Services ManagersBachelor's degree | $127,940 | $78,500 – $212,600 | 1,210 |
| 41 | Budget AnalystsBachelor's degree | $127,860 | $76,720 – $154,110 | 90 |
| 42 | Mechanical EngineersBachelor's degree | $127,310 | $76,710 – $160,540 | 2,280 |
| 43 | VeterinariansDoctoral or professional degree | $127,270 | $82,780 – $191,470 | 100 |
| 44 | Software DevelopersBachelor's degree | $126,830 | $81,500 – $170,680 | 2,740 |
| 45 | Commercial PilotsPostsecondary nondegree award | $126,400 | $58,280 – $178,520 | 530 |
| 46 | Financial Risk SpecialistsBachelor's degree | $125,020 | $73,620 – $187,490 | 60 |
| 47 | Administrative Services ManagersBachelor's degree | $122,790 | $80,300 – $161,780 | 460 |
| 48 | Training and Development ManagersBachelor's degree | $122,650 | $61,700 – $157,430 | 40 |
| 49 | Engineers, All OtherBachelor's degree | $121,530 | $67,830 – $166,620 | 250 |
| 50 | Sales EngineersBachelor's degree | $121,000 | $80,390 – $191,510 | 110 |