optimal salaries in Detroit, MI
Based on 27 certified H-1B filings by optimal, inc. in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Base salary only.
Median salary$85,571
Middle 50%$73.6k–$93.1k
vs. all employers here−22%comparison median $110,000
Filings27FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $66,061 |
| 25th | $73,611 |
| 50th (median) | $85,571 |
| 75th | $93,132 |
| 90th | $96,371 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | – | – | – | 0 |
| FY2021 | $69,784 | $67,850 | $81,827 | 17 |
| FY2022 | $84,032 | $81,203 | $94,598 | 17 |
| FY2023 | $81,203 | $70,720 | $94,598 | 13 |
| FY2024 | – | – | – | 9 |
| FY2025 | – | – | – | 8 |
| FY2026 | $85,571 | $75,962 | $92,622 | 19 |
By job
| Job | Median here | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Validation Engineer | too few | 7 |
| Mechanical Engineer | too few | 6 |
| Electrical Engineer | too few | 3 |
| Programmer Analyst | too few | 2 |
| Software Engineer | too few | 2 |
| QA Engineer | too few | 2 |
| Systems Engineer / Architect | too few | 2 |
Jobs with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings; links go to all employers for that job in Detroit, MI.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 9 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $92,622 | 17 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 1 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.