Project Manager salary in Detroit, MI
Median pay, Detroit metro
$105,350/year
about $50.65 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $81,710 – $132,910
Half of project managers in the Detroit metro area earn more than $105,350 a year and half earn less. That's 3% higher than the national median of $102,320, and ranks #12 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $64,010 | $30.77 |
| 25th | $81,710 | $39.28 |
| Median (50th) | $105,350 | $50.65 |
| 75th | $132,910 | $63.90 |
| 90th (top earners) | $161,350 | $77.57 |
*Yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the full-time basis BLS uses.
Is your offer fair?
For a project manager job in the Detroit metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $81,710 ($39.28/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $81,710 to $132,910 ($39.28 to $63.90/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $132,910 ($63.90/hr). Higher than three quarters of workers here.
Before you accept
- A PMP certification is often listed as preferred and can support a higher offer.
- Titles vary a lot: some "project manager" roles are really coordinator roles, so match the duties to the pay.
- Ask how many projects you'd run at once and whether you manage budgets.
Also watch for the common warning signs in the posting itself: 15 job posting red flags.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025, Detroit metro. Occupation: Project Management Specialists (SOC 13-1082). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.