Project Manager Salary in Detroit, MI
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The median project manager in the Detroit area earns $105,350 a year ($50.65 an hour), 3% above the U.S. median ($102,320) and 4% above the Michigan median ($100,970). Half of the 13,230 project managers there earn between $81,710 and $132,910.
Median $105,350
10th: $64,01090th: $161,350
| Annual pay | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $64,010 | $61,980 | $61,580 |
| 25th percentile | $81,710 | $78,290 | $78,440 |
| Median | $105,350 | $100,970 | $102,320 |
| 75th percentile | $132,910 | $129,310 | $133,100 |
| 90th percentile | $161,350 | $154,260 | $167,970 |
| Average | $110,480 | $104,690 | $110,740 |
| Jobs | 13,230 | 25,330 | 1,066,670 |
Detroit, MI ranks 13th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for project manager pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($135,120).
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- Grand Rapids, MI: $95,020
- San Jose, CA: $135,120
- San Francisco, CA: $135,040
- Seattle, WA: $130,380
- Washington, DC: $127,030
- New York, NY: $126,660
- Sacramento, CA: $124,350
- San Diego, CA: $117,460
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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.