Jobs, pay and daily life in Sterling Heights, 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.
Sterling Heights is a city in Michigan with 133,573 residents. The median household earns $79,909 a year and the median rent is $1,292 a month, which is 19.4% of the median household income. We could not match it to a metropolitan area in the BLS wage tables, so metro pay data is not shown.
Federal jobs in Michigan (335) →State guide: MichiganCountry guide
There are 335 federal postings open in Michigan (USAJOBS, state level; we do not have a city filter for them). Private-sector jobs are not in this feed.
No metropolitan wage table is matched to this city. Employment shares of residents by industry (ACS):
| Industry ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 21.5% |
| Education and health care | 19.7% |
| Retail trade | 11.8% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 9.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 8.6% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 6.1% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 6.0% |
| Construction | 5.1% |
| Other services | 4.9% |
| Public administration | 3.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.6% |
| Information | 1.2% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 0.7% |
| How residents get to work ⇅ | Share ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 72.6% |
| Public transit | 0.5% |
| Walk | 0.6% |
| Work from home | 15.7% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 12.1% |
Shares are of workers aged 16 and over; they describe residents, wherever they work.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $79,909 |
| Income per person | $38,084 |
| Median gross rent per month | $1,292 |
| Yearly rent as share of median household income | 19.4% |
| Median home value | $274,300 |
| Homeowners | 75.8% |
| Poverty rate | 11.1% |
| Price level of the metro area (US = 100) | n/a |
| Metro median pay, all occupations | n/a |
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 | 41.7 |
| High school or higher (25+) | 86.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) | 31.1% |
| Born abroad | 28.0% |
| Labour force participation (16+) | 61.2% |
Work permits are federal: see permits and first steps.
| Month ⇅ | Mean temperature (°C) ⇅ | Mean temperature (°F) ⇅ | Precipitation (mm) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -4.7 | 24 | 52 |
| Feb | -4.0 | 25 | 52 |
| Mar | 1.3 | 34 | 56 |
| Apr | 7.6 | 46 | 76 |
| May | 14.1 | 57 | 97 |
| Jun | 19.5 | 67 | 84 |
| Jul | 22.4 | 72 | 85 |
| Aug | 21.8 | 71 | 82 |
| Sep | 18.0 | 64 | 74 |
| Oct | 10.8 | 51 | 72 |
| Nov | 4.2 | 40 | 62 |
| Dec | -1.5 | 29 | 55 |
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 ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warren | MI | 6 mi | 137,928 | $64,016 | $1,225 |
| Detroit | MI | 14 mi | 645,702 | $39,209 | $1,091 |
| Ann Arbor | MI | 41 mi | 122,036 | $82,212 | $1,649 |
| Toledo | OH | 69 mi | 267,463 | $49,724 | $901 |
| Cleveland | OH | 103 mi | 365,391 | $43,383 | $961 |
| Akron | OH | 130 mi | 189,247 | $48,076 | $955 |
| Grand Rapids | MI | 136 mi | 198,535 | $69,108 | $1,266 |
| Fort Wayne | IN | 150 mi | 268,589 | $61,422 | $999 |
| Columbus | OH | 179 mi | 931,551 | $67,084 | $1,383 |
| Dayton | OH | 203 mi | 136,579 | $45,247 | $918 |
Straight-line distance in miles, not driving distance.
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133,573 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).
$1,292 a month (ACS 2020–2024), which is 19.4% of the median household income.
$79,909 (ACS 2020–2024, in 2024 dollars).
6.1% (ACS 2020–2024 estimate).
Michigan. See the state guide for minimum wage, taxes and pay.