Accountants and Auditors salary
in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
- Middle 50%
- $65,490–$104,170
- vs U.S. median
- -4%
- Metro rank
- #108 of 511
Accountants and Auditors in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro earn a median of $80,650 a year, based on BLS estimates for 19,390 jobs (May 2025). That is 4% below the U.S. median of $83,680 and 2% above the MI statewide median of $78,820. It ranks #108 of 511 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE19,390 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Employers filing for this job in Detroit
4 employers · DOL
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Visa-sponsored positions only, base pay.
| Employer | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Ernst & Young U.S | $140,049 | 19 |
| UHY Advisors Great Lakes | $75,600 | 5 |
| Deloitte & Touche | $74,506 | 15 |
| Deloitte Tax | $74,253 | 8 |
Accountants and Auditors pay in other MI metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Midland, MI | $91,790 |
| Jackson, MI | $81,470 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $80,040 |
| Lansing-East Lansing, MI | $79,210 |
| Kalamazoo-Portage, MI | $77,140 |
| Saginaw, MI | $76,310 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $76,270 |
| Monroe, MI | $76,080 |
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Questions
What is the average Accountants and Auditors salary in Detroit?
The BLS median is $80,650 a year (May 2025). Half of the 19,390 jobs pay between $65,490 and $104,170. The 10th percentile is $58,080 and the 90th is $133,870.
Is Detroit a high-paying metro for Accountants and Auditors?
That is 4% below the U.S. median of $83,680 and 2% above the MI statewide median of $78,820. It ranks #108 of 511 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Accountants and Auditors make an hour in Detroit?
About $38.77 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $80,650 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $31.49–$50.08 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Which employers pay Accountants and Auditors the most in Detroit?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were Ernst & Young U.S ($140,049), UHY Advisors Great Lakes ($75,600), Deloitte & Touche ($74,506). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.