General Manager Salary in Detroit, MI
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The median general manager in the Detroit area earns $104,010 a year ($50.00 an hour), 2% below the U.S. median ($105,770) and 5% above the Michigan median ($99,530). Half of the 37,250 general managers there earn between $71,550 and $165,740.
Median $104,010
10th: $51,91090th: $259,390
| Annual pay | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $51,910 | $49,380 | $50,090 |
| 25th percentile | $71,550 | $65,000 | $72,320 |
| Median | $104,010 | $99,530 | $105,770 |
| 75th percentile | $165,740 | $155,330 | $167,280 |
| 90th percentile | $259,390 | $222,810 | $253,390 |
| Average | $133,060 | $123,610 | $134,940 |
| Jobs | 37,250 | 85,860 | 3,503,020 |
Detroit, MI ranks 29th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for general manager pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($163,860).
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Check my payGeneral manager pay in other cities
- Grand Rapids, MI: $101,720
- San Jose, CA: $163,860
- New York, NY: $157,000
- Washington, DC: $156,460
- San Francisco, CA: $149,990
- Hartford, CT: $148,080
- Seattle, WA: $146,030
- Denver, CO: $142,330
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.