Marketing Specialist Salary in Detroit, MI
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The median marketing specialist in the Detroit area earns $77,100 a year ($37.07 an hour), 2% below the U.S. median ($78,760) and 15% above the Michigan median ($66,780). Half of the 11,710 marketing specialists there earn between $55,990 and $103,240.
| Annual pay | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $43,540 | $40,930 | $43,390 |
| 25th percentile | $55,990 | $49,990 | $58,350 |
| Median | $77,100 | $66,780 | $78,760 |
| 75th percentile | $103,240 | $97,820 | $108,310 |
| 90th percentile | $130,410 | $127,190 | $155,480 |
| Average | $83,400 | $77,240 | $89,490 |
| Jobs | 11,710 | 24,220 | 899,580 |
Detroit, MI ranks 24th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for marketing specialist pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($141,960).
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- Grand Rapids, MI: $64,880
- San Jose, CA: $141,960
- San Francisco, CA: $123,250
- Boston, MA: $102,390
- Seattle, WA: $102,170
- New York, NY: $100,520
- Denver, CO: $99,040
- Minneapolis, MN: $97,910
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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.