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Detroit, Michigan Job Market Report

GrowingUpdated October 20, 2026

Active Listings

21

Avg Salary Range

$73K - $125K

Remote %

0%

Ghost Rate

N/A

H-1B Sponsors

N/A

Regional Corridor Map & Purchasing Power

Compare Detroit, MI commuting distance and a rough cost-of-living comparison against neighboring tech markets (approximate cost index 94.8).

Explore 21 Detroit Listings→
Spatial Hub Radar · Detroit, MI
Approx. cost index: 94.8
Pittsburgh, PA205 mi · cost index 94.2Chicago, IL237 mi · cost index 102.8Indianapolis, IN240 mi · cost index 93.4Washington, DC394 mi · cost index 110.8Philadelphia, PA442 mi · cost index 101.8Detroit, MI21 Jobs · 0% Remote

Relocation Take-Home Pay & Tax Comparator

Compare standard of living and state income tax impact across US tech hubs using official BEA Regional Price Parities (RPP).

Popular hubs:
Nominal Offer in Detroit:$85,000/yr
Current: Detroit, MI

$85,000

BEA Price Parity: 94.8

State tax applies

Target: San Francisco, CA

$106,160

BEA Price Parity: 118.4

State tax applies

San Francisco is approximately 25% more expensive+25% cost drag

To maintain the standard of living of $85,000 in Detroit, you need at least $106,160 in San Francisco based on BEA Regional Price Parities.

Both MI and CA collect state income taxes. Differences reflect local cost of living and tax brackets.

Top Roles in Detroit

  • Life Sciences Sales Ops Manager1
  • Social Media Manager1
  • Account-Based Marketing & Partnerships Manager1
  • Retail Sales Rep - FULL TIME1
  • ENTRY LEVEL OUTSIDE SALES REP- $40K BASE SALARY + UNCAPPED COMMISSION1
  • Sales Representative (Hardscaping and Landscaping)1
  • Project Manager – Data Center Operations1
  • Sr Project Manager- Ecommerce, B2B1
  • Business Operations Manager1
  • AI Platform Engineering Lead (Senior Manager)1
Life Sciences Sales Ops Manager
1
Social Media Manager
1
Account-Based Marketing & Partnerships Manager
1
Retail Sales Rep - FULL TIME
1
ENTRY LEVEL OUTSIDE SALES REP- $40K BASE SALARY + UNCAPPED COMMISSION
1
Sales Representative (Hardscaping and Landscaping)
1
Project Manager – Data Center Operations
1
Sr Project Manager- Ecommerce, B2B
1
Business Operations Manager
1
AI Platform Engineering Lead (Senior Manager)
1

Top Hiring Companies

Walmart Supply Chain

2 listings

D

Deloitte

1 listing

N

NOX METALS

1 listing

T

Tata Technologies

1 listing

Advantage Solutions

1 listing

Spectrum

1 listing

MSI

1 listing

FPC National

1 listing

Smith

1 listing

Remote vs On-Site

Remote: 0%On-site: 100%
Remote / HybridOn-site

Where These Jobs Come From

Google Jobs4LinkedIn4Indeed3JobMESH2Walmart Careers2ZipRecruiter1Trabajo.org1IT JobServe1Simplify1UPS Careers1

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs are available in Detroit?

There are 21 active job listings in Detroit, MI right now, pulled from 4 job boards and refreshed every 2 hours. Total tracked listings (including inactive): 79.

What is the average salary in Detroit?

Based on jobs with disclosed pay, the average salary range in Detroit is $73K to $125K. Median salary sits at $86K. Many listings don't share compensation, so real averages may differ.

What percentage of Detroit jobs are remote?

0% of active Detroit listings are tagged as remote or hybrid. The rest require on-site presence. This ratio updates as new postings come in.

How common are ghost jobs in Detroit?

We don't have enough scored data for Detroit to calculate a reliable ghost rate yet. As more jobs get scored through the platform, this number will populate.

What are the top hiring companies in Detroit?

The most active employers in Detroit include Walmart Supply Chain, Deloitte, NOX METALS, Tata Technologies, Advantage Solutions. These companies collectively post the most listings in the area.