BLS Official Data · OEWS May 2025

Accountants and Auditors in Michigan

$86,990 / year · average (mean) annual wage
$41.82 per hour

▼ 8.2% below U.S. average28th of 51 states

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Dataset: OEWS May 2025 Published: May 2026 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
Average$86,990per year
Median$78,820per year
Hourly$41.82per hour
10th – 90th percentile$52,620 – $131,080per year

Accountants and Auditors Pay Range in Michigan

Pay distribution across experience levels

  • 10th Percentile — Entry Level$52,620
  • 25th Percentile — Junior$63,850
  • 50th Percentile — Median$78,820
  • 75th Percentile — Senior$101,030
  • 90th Percentile — Top Earners$131,080

Half of Accountants and Auditors in Michigan earn more than $78,820. The top 10% make $131,080 or more, while entry-level workers start around $52,620.

Accountants and Auditors in Michigan: Key Facts

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025

  • Michigan ranks 28th of 51 states for Accountants and Auditors pay, at $86,990 per year (8.2% below the U.S. average of $94,750).
  • 41,460 people work as Accountants and Auditors in Michigan — 2.9% of all U.S. Accountants and Auditors jobs.
  • Location quotient 1.01: Accountants and Auditors jobs are more concentrated in Michigan than in the U.S. overall.
  • Pay range: the lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,620; the top 10% earn over $131,080.
  • Hourly equivalent: $41.82 per hour (2,080 hours/year).
  • The highest-paying state is District of Columbia at $122,680.
  • Among business jobs in Michigan, Personal Financial Advisors pays the most ($121,890).

Accountants and Auditors Job Market in Michigan

Key factors affecting compensation

Michigan's key industries are Automotive, Healthcare, Technology, and its job market is rated moderate. Accountants and Auditors here earn $86,990 on average, placing the state 28th nationally.

With a cost-of-living index of 0.9 (U.S. = 1.00), a Michigan salary of $86,990 is roughly equivalent to $96,656 at the national average cost of living.

Compared with nearby states in the pay ranking, Ohio ($88,280), Florida ($88,210), Wisconsin ($87,870) are the closest alternatives for Accountants and Auditors weighing a move.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this salary

What is the average Accountants and Auditors salary in Michigan?

The average Accountants and Auditors salary in Michigan is $86,990 per year (median $78,820), which is 8.2% below the national average of $94,750.

How does Michigan rank for Accountants and Auditors pay?

Michigan ranks 28th out of 51 states. The highest-paying state is District of Columbia ($122,680/yr).

How much do entry-level Accountants and Auditors make in Michigan?

The lowest-paid 10% of Accountants and Auditors in Michigan earn about $52,620 per year and the 25th percentile is $63,850.

How much do Accountants and Auditors make per hour in Michigan?

About $41.82 per hour, based on the $86,990 annual average and 2,080 working hours per year.

How many Accountants and Auditors work in Michigan?

BLS counts 41,460 Accountants and Auditors jobs in Michigan (OEWS May 2025).

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