Jobs, pay and daily life in Ann Arbor, from official statistics with source and year on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Ann Arbor is a city in Michigan with 122,036 residents. The median household earns $82,212 a year and the median rent is $1,649 a month, which is 24.1% of the median household income. It is part of the Ann Arbor, MI metropolitan area, where BLS counts 219,730 jobs.
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| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary | 12,860 | 55.45 | $38,990 | $33,790 | $76,420 | -9% |
| Registered Nurses | 10,980 | 2.30 | $103,450 | $82,680 | $135,330 | +6% |
| Office Clerks, General | 5,460 | 1.57 | $38,350 | $33,840 | $66,560 | -15% |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 4,800 | 0.88 | $33,220 | $27,360 | $37,080 | +6% |
| Retail Salespersons | 4,570 | 0.83 | $35,040 | $27,990 | $48,450 | -1% |
| Cashiers | 4,510 | 1.03 | $32,370 | $27,640 | $37,950 | -2% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 3,440 | 0.94 | $39,480 | $34,300 | $61,840 | -12% |
| Nursing Assistants | 3,430 | 1.68 | $44,570 | $36,830 | $46,620 | +5% |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 3,410 | 0.56 | $36,710 | $30,400 | $44,280 | +3% |
| Recreation Workers | 3,190 | 6.80 | $35,090 | $35,090 | $39,970 | -4% |
| General and Operations Managers | 3,180 | 0.64 | $106,000 | $51,780 | $257,980 | +0% |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 2,880 | 0.92 | $38,080 | $30,330 | $47,070 | +3% |
| Software Developers | 2,740 | 1.15 | $126,830 | $81,500 | $170,680 | -7% |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 2,710 | 0.84 | $40,230 | $27,420 | $71,790 | +14% |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 2,500 | 0.63 | $36,230 | $30,640 | $55,370 | -3% |
| Medical Assistants | 2,440 | 2.11 | $43,180 | $37,210 | $49,860 | -5% |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 2,290 | 0.95 | $50,600 | $37,380 | $65,520 | +6% |
| Mechanical Engineers | 2,280 | 5.43 | $127,310 | $76,710 | $160,540 | +22% |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | 2,110 | 3.41 | $38,530 | $34,990 | $49,200 | -16% |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 2,010 | 0.48 | $43,470 | $34,280 | $57,500 | +8% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 670 | 2.17 | $171,950 | $129,270 | $271,950 | +0% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 1,220 | 1.29 | $171,200 | $110,960 | $232,870 | -2% |
| Pharmacists | 570 | 1.26 | $166,350 | $120,630 | $175,870 | +18% |
| Sales Managers | 650 | 0.73 | $148,630 | $74,520 | $239,230 | +0% |
| Nurse Practitioners | 870 | 1.91 | $143,580 | $123,700 | $166,450 | +9% |
| Financial Managers | 820 | 0.69 | $139,500 | $89,850 | $232,920 | -16% |
| Physician Assistants | 810 | 3.53 | $135,310 | $113,430 | $162,570 | -0% |
| Lawyers | 640 | 0.60 | $132,920 | $79,450 | $274,160 | -17% |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 1,210 | 1.43 | $127,940 | $78,500 | $212,600 | +3% |
| Mechanical Engineers | 2,280 | 5.43 | $127,310 | $76,710 | $160,540 | +22% |
| Software Developers | 2,740 | 1.15 | $126,830 | $81,500 | $170,680 | -7% |
| Commercial Pilots | 530 | 7.83 | $126,400 | $58,280 | $178,520 | +3% |
| Electrical Engineers | 810 | 2.89 | $109,240 | $75,210 | $159,090 | -9% |
| Physical Therapists | 570 | 1.50 | $106,980 | $81,940 | $122,130 | +4% |
| General and Operations Managers | 3,180 | 0.64 | $106,000 | $51,780 | $257,980 | +0% |
| Industrial Engineers | 930 | 1.79 | $105,610 | $78,370 | $162,070 | +3% |
| Management Analysts | 1,050 | 0.83 | $104,590 | $66,490 | $158,640 | +3% |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 1,080 | 1.47 | $104,550 | $80,540 | $132,650 | -1% |
| Project Management Specialists | 1,430 | 0.95 | $103,690 | $66,220 | $157,870 | +1% |
| Registered Nurses | 10,980 | 2.30 | $103,450 | $82,680 | $135,330 | +6% |
These figures are for the whole Ann Arbor, MI metropolitan area, not the city alone.
Median pay across all occupations: $55,380 (US $50,980); unemployment 3.7% (2026M09).
| Industry (residents) ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 46.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 15.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 9.1% |
| Manufacturing | 8.8% |
| Retail trade | 6.1% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 3.3% |
| Other services | 3.1% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 1.8% |
| Construction | 1.7% |
| Information | 1.7% |
| Public administration | 1.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.0% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 0.3% |
| How residents get to work ⇅ | Share ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 43.0% |
| Public transit | 7.2% |
| Walk | 13.0% |
| Work from home | 28.7% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 9.0% |
Shares are of workers aged 16 and over; they describe residents, wherever they work.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $82,212 |
| Income per person | $55,459 |
| Median gross rent per month | $1,649 |
| Yearly rent as share of median household income | 24.1% |
| Median home value | $453,400 |
| Homeowners | 45.5% |
| Poverty rate | 23.8% |
| Price level of the metro area (US = 100) | 100.9 |
| Metro median pay, all occupations | $55,380 |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
State tax: Flat 4.25%.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median age | 27.7 |
| High school or higher (25+) | 97.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) | 77.9% |
| Born abroad | 18.6% |
| Labour force participation (16+) | 60.2% |
Work permits are federal: see permits and first steps.
| Month ⇅ | Mean temperature (°C) ⇅ | Mean temperature (°F) ⇅ | Precipitation (mm) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -5.3 | 22 | 54 |
| Feb | -4.5 | 24 | 55 |
| Mar | 1.1 | 34 | 57 |
| Apr | 7.6 | 46 | 80 |
| May | 14.2 | 58 | 103 |
| Jun | 19.5 | 67 | 87 |
| Jul | 22.4 | 72 | 84 |
| Aug | 21.8 | 71 | 83 |
| Sep | 17.7 | 64 | 77 |
| Oct | 10.3 | 51 | 78 |
| Nov | 3.5 | 38 | 64 |
| Dec | -2.2 | 28 | 57 |
Satellite-reanalysis climatology on a grid of roughly 50 km, so it smooths local effects (hills, coast, city heat). It is not a weather-station record.
| City ⇅ | State ⇅ | Distance (straight line) ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | MI | 33 mi | 645,702 | $39,209 | $1,091 |
| Warren | MI | 39 mi | 137,928 | $64,016 | $1,225 |
| Sterling Heights | MI | 41 mi | 133,573 | $79,909 | $1,292 |
| Toledo | OH | 43 mi | 267,463 | $49,724 | $901 |
| Grand Rapids | MI | 109 mi | 198,535 | $69,108 | $1,266 |
| Fort Wayne | IN | 110 mi | 268,589 | $61,422 | $999 |
| Cleveland | OH | 119 mi | 365,391 | $43,383 | $961 |
| Akron | OH | 141 mi | 189,247 | $48,076 | $955 |
| Columbus | OH | 163 mi | 931,551 | $67,084 | $1,383 |
| Dayton | OH | 174 mi | 136,579 | $45,247 | $918 |
Straight-line distance in miles, not driving distance.
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122,036 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).
$1,649 a month (ACS 2020–2024), which is 24.1% of the median household income.
$82,212 (ACS 2020–2024, in 2024 dollars).
3.7% (BLS metro area 2026M09).
Michigan. See the state guide for minimum wage, taxes and pay.