Accountants and Auditors pay in Michigan
In Michigan, the median pay for accountants and auditors is $37.89 an hour ($78,820 a year). About 41,460 people work in this job there.
That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($83,680). Michigan ranks 32nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for accountants and auditors in Michigan
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $25.30 | $52,620 |
| 25% of workers | $30.70 | $63,850 |
| Half of workers (median) | $37.89 | $78,820 |
| 75% of workers | $48.57 | $101,030 |
| 90% of workers | $63.02 | $131,080 |
Accountants and Auditors pay in Michigan metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Midland | $91,790 | 450 |
| Jackson | $81,470 | 500 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn | $80,650 | 19,390 |
| Ann Arbor | $80,040 | 1,580 |
| Lansing-East Lansing | $79,210 | 2,270 |
| Kalamazoo-Portage | $77,140 | 1,060 |
| Saginaw | $76,310 | 790 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood | $76,270 | 5,670 |
| Monroe | $76,080 | 290 |
| Battle Creek | $76,030 | 340 |
| Muskegon-Norton Shores | $75,480 | 300 |
| Niles | $75,140 | 400 |
| Traverse City | $74,820 | 610 |
| Flint | $74,500 | 860 |
| Bay City | $73,320 | 260 |
Michigan unemployment rate: 5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for accountants and auditors
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +5% over ten years, faster than average · about 115,300 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Michigan
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Loan Officers | $74,470 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $95,420 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $77,930 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $75,040 |
| Insurance Underwriters | $77,380 |
| Property Appraisers and Assessors | $64,270 |
| Tax Preparers | $46,400 |
| Credit Analysts | $74,640 |
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