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Accountant Salary in Michigan

Median Annual in Michigan
$78,820/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$37.89/hr
▼ 6% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Michigan

groups Employed in MI
41,460
public U.S. Median
$83,680
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$81,919 #34 of 51

Accountant pay in Michigan, explained

Accountants in Michigan earn a median of $78,820 per year ($37.89 per hour), which is 6% below the national median of $83,680. Entry-level workers earn around $52,620, while the most experienced accountants reach about $131,080. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Michigan.

Is $78,820 good pay in Michigan?

Adjusted for Michigan's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $78,820 is worth about $81,919 in national buying power — ranking Michigan #34 for real pay (vs #32 on the sticker number).

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Accountant pay by experience in Michigan

Entry level (10th pct)
$52,620
$25.30/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$78,820
$37.89/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$131,080
$63.02/hr

Accountant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MI
Michigan (here) $78,820 $81,919
Wisconsin $79,400 $84,383 −$580
Ohio $79,320 $85,498 −$500
Indiana $77,720 $83,275 +$1,100

Accountant in Michigan: FAQ

How much do accountants make in Michigan?

Accountants in Michigan earn a median of $78,820 per year ($37.89 per hour), compared with $83,680 nationally.

Does Michigan pay accountants well?

At $78,820, Michigan pays 6% below the national median for accountants. An estimated 41,460 work in the state.

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