The Detroit region is one of a handful of regions that have outpaced the national average for job growth since 2010. During this period, the rate of job growth in the metro Detroit area has been at 7 percent, compared to the national average of 4 percent, according to Economic Modeling Specialists International.
Specifically, the manufacturing industry continues to be the primary economic driver of the Detroit region’s economy, with six different sectors listed among the top 10 economic drivers. Engineering remains the next-highest industry on the list. Detroit continues to be the number one region in terms of employment in mechanical and industrial engineering.
| Detroit Warren Livonia MSA | ||||
| Population: 4,226,375 |
2013 Jobs: 1,933,053 |
2010 – 2013 Change: 7% |
Average Earnings per Job (2013): $61,148 |
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| Driver Industry |
2013 Jobs |
% Change Since 2010 |
2013 Concentration |
2013 Avg. Earnings |
| Motor vehicle parts manufacturing |
59,026 |
30% |
9.12 |
$ 96,882 |
| Architectural, engineering and related services |
57,092 |
30% |
3.07 |
$ 91,599 |
| Motor vehicle manufacturing |
32,977 |
29% |
14.17 |
$ 117,648 |
| Metalworking machinery manufacturing |
18,472 |
28% |
7.93 |
$ 84,589 |
| Scientific research and development services |
13,968 |
13% |
1.63 |
$ 140,374 |
| Machine shops; turned product; and screw, nut and bolts |
13,114 |
26% |
2.67 |
$ 68,133 |
| Motor vehicle & motor vehicle parts and supplies merchant wholesalers |
10,954 |
18% |
2.54 |
$ 93,858 |
| Plastics product manufacturing |
10,659 |
32% |
1.57 |
$ 58,380 |
| Coating, engraving, heat treating and allied activities |
7,118 |
21% |
3.99 |
$ 58,940 |
| Iron and steel mills and ferroalloy mfg. |
4,775 |
19% |
4.07 |
$ 107,216 |
