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MBA-Relevant Salaries in Detroit
What the roles MBAs target actually pay in the Detroit metro area — source-labeled BLS wage benchmarks, adjusted for what it costs to live there.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) (May 2024 estimates (published April 2025)), Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI; cost-of-living from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis — Regional Price Parities by Metropolitan Statistical Area (MARPP) (2024). Occupational wage benchmarks across all workers, not MBA-specific outcomes.
- Roles benchmarked
- 20
- MBA-relevant occupations
- Median wage span
- $76,830–$304,110
- across roles
- Highest median
- $304,110
- Chief Executives
- Cost of living
- 100.3
- price level (U.S. = 100)
What MBA-relevant roles pay in Detroit
Median wage and cost-of-living-adjusted value for each occupation. Open a role for its full percentile range and metro ranking.
| Role (occupation) | Median annual | Cost-of-living adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives SOC 11-1011 | $304,110 | $303,206 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers SOC 11-3021 | $170,040 | $169,535 |
| Financial Managers SOC 11-3031 | $160,240 | $159,764 |
| Sales Managers SOC 11-2022 | $155,560 | $155,098 |
| Human Resources Managers SOC 11-3121 | $149,980 | $149,534 |
| Marketing Managers SOC 11-2021 | $149,310 | $148,866 |
| Industrial Production Managers SOC 11-3051 | $126,200 | $125,825 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers SOC 11-9111 | $114,340 | $114,000 |
| Project Management Specialists SOC 13-1082 | $105,350 | $105,037 |
| General and Operations Managers SOC 11-1021 | $104,010 | $103,701 |
| Data Scientists SOC 15-2051 | $103,330 | $103,023 |
| Budget Analysts SOC 13-2031 | $102,080 | $101,777 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers SOC 11-3071 | $101,860 | $101,557 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts SOC 13-2051 | $101,550 | $101,248 |
| Management Analysts SOC 13-1111 | $100,570 | $100,271 |
| Logisticians SOC 13-1081 | $93,130 | $92,853 |
| Operations Research Analysts SOC 15-2031 | $81,590 | $81,348 |
| Accountants and Auditors SOC 13-2011 | $80,650 | $80,410 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists SOC 13-1161 | $77,100 | $76,871 |
| Personal Financial Advisors SOC 13-2052 | $76,830 | $76,602 |
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Cost of living and Detroit pay
Nominal wages in the Detroit area reflect its industry mix and cost of living. A higher headline number in an expensive metro does not automatically mean a better financial outcome — housing and everyday costs claim more of it. Each role page shows the cost-of-living-adjusted figure so you can compare purchasing power, not just headline pay.
Frequently asked questions
What do MBA-relevant roles pay in Detroit?
Across the 20 MBA-relevant occupations benchmarked for the Detroit metro area, median annual wages span roughly $76,830 to $304,110. These are BLS OEWS occupational wage benchmarks across all workers, not MBA-graduate-specific outcomes. The highest-median role here is Chief Executives at $304,110.
Is Detroit an expensive place to earn these salaries?
The Detroit area overall price level is 100.3 against a U.S. average of 100 — close to the national average. Each role page shows the cost-of-living-adjusted figure.
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