Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| Michigan | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $78,820 | $86,427 | -9% |
| Median hourly wage | $37.89 | $41.55 | -9% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $81,933.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | $74,288 | $51,150 | $97,650 | 90 |
The median annual salary for a Accountant in Michigan is $78,820, or about $37.89 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Accountants is $86,427. Michigan is -9% below the national median.
Entry-level accountants in Michigan typically earn from $51,150 depending on the city and employer.
With 41,460 accountant jobs on record and a median salary of $78,820, Michigan offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, accountants rank 205 of the 774 occupations reported in Michigan — higher than 74% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Financial Risk Specialists at $103,940, Project Management Specialists at $100,970, Budget Analysts at $96,430 — all figures are median annual wages for Michigan.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. Michigan levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 91.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, accountants rank 205 of the 774 occupations reported in Michigan — higher than 74% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in Michigan | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Risk Specialists | $103,940 | $1,150 |
| Project Management Specialists | $100,970 | $25,330 |
| Budget Analysts | $96,430 | $1,020 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $95,420 | $7,400 |
| Management Analysts | $93,640 | $13,010 |
| Logisticians | $83,200 | $10,270 |
Michigan levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 91.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 774 occupations in Michigan.