IT Manager Salary in Detroit, MI
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The median IT manager in the Detroit area earns $170,040 a year ($81.75 an hour), 3% below the U.S. median ($175,140) and 4% above the Michigan median ($163,760). Half of the 7,980 IT managers there earn between $133,400 and $208,290.
Median $170,040
10th: $103,89090th: $234,520
| Annual pay | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $103,890 | $99,270 | $107,550 |
| 25th percentile | $133,400 | $128,050 | $138,060 |
| Median | $170,040 | $163,760 | $175,140 |
| 75th percentile | $208,290 | $196,800 | $220,730 |
| 90th percentile | $234,520 | $232,870 | $297,510 |
| Average | $173,850 | $166,790 | $192,160 |
| Jobs | 7,980 | 16,010 | 670,570 |
Detroit, MI ranks 27th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for IT manager pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($291,660).
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- Grand Rapids, MI: $142,700
- San Jose, CA: $291,660
- San Francisco, CA: $232,890
- New York, NY: $215,300
- Boston, MA: $214,960
- Seattle, WA: $214,680
- San Diego, CA: $206,740
- Los Angeles, CA: $204,370
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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.