salary$80,650 a year$39 an hour · median pay in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$58,080per year
Top pay (top 10%)$133,870per year
Jobs in the area19,390people work this job
Can a accountant afford Detroit?
OK. Rent of $1,347 a month takes 20.0% of the median accountant salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a accountant make in Detroit, MI?
The median pay for a accountant in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI area is $80,650 a year ($39 an hour). Most earn between $58,080 and $133,870.
Can a accountant afford to live in Detroit?
Typical rent of $1,347 a month takes 20.0% of the median accountant salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area.