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METRO DATA PROFILE · 2025

Financial Managers salary in Detroit, Michigan

Metro-level median, range, and employment from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics for the Detroit metropolitan area. Skills and task data from O*NET. State and national figures shown for context.

Adrian Serafin, founder and editor of RateOrchardBy Adrian SerafinFounderUpdated June 12, 2026
Median annual$160,240
Mean annual$168,730
Range (10th to 90th)$91,520 to $285,500
Detroit, Michigan employment11,670
State vs national-3.9% vs national

Salary distribution

Where Detroit financial managers fall on the wage curve.

Annual wage distribution

Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)

10TH$91,52025TH$117,480MEDIAN$160,24075TH$206,78090TH$285,500

The middle 50% of workers earn between $117,480 and $206,780, with a median of $160,240.

Typical entry

  • Education

    Bachelor's degree

  • Experience

    5 years or more

  • On-the-job training

    None

Top skills (O*NET)

  • Customer and Personal Service

    Knowledge

    4.7 / 5
  • Administration and Management

    Knowledge

    4.3 / 5
  • Oral Expression

    Ability

    4.1 / 5
  • Oral Comprehension

    Ability

    4.1 / 5
  • Written Comprehension

    Ability

    4.1 / 5
  • Economics and Accounting

    Knowledge

    4.1 / 5
  • Critical Thinking

    Cross-functional

    4.0 / 5
  • Reading Comprehension

    Basic skill

    4.0 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

  1. 01

    Establish procedures for custody or control of assets, records, loan collateral, or securities to ensure safekeeping.

  2. 02

    Establish and maintain relationships with individual or business customers or provide assistance with problems these customers may encounter.

  3. 03

    Communicate with stockholders or other investors to provide information or to raise capital.

  4. 04

    Oversee the flow of cash or financial instruments.

  5. 05

    Develop or analyze information to assess the current or future financial status of firms.

  6. 06

    Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of workers in branches, offices, or departments of establishments, such as branch banks, brokerage firms, risk and insurance departments, or credit departments.

  7. 07

    Approve, reject, or coordinate the approval or rejection of lines of credit or commercial, real estate, or personal loans.

  8. 08

    Prepare financial or regulatory reports required by laws, regulations, or boards of directors.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for Financial Managers in Detroit, Michigan?
According to BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, the median annual wage for Financial Managers in the Detroit metropolitan area is $160,240.
Does Detroit pay more than the Michigan state average for Financial Managers?
The Detroit metro median is +15.0% versus the Michigan state median of $139,370.
How does Detroit compare to the national median for Financial Managers?
The Detroit metro median is -3.9% versus the BLS national figure of $166,749.
What is the salary range for Financial Managers in Detroit?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $91,520 and the 90th-percentile at $285,500 for the Detroit metro area.
What education is required for Financial Managers?
BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Disclaimer

Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. BLS metro estimates reflect the Detroit CBSA boundary for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.