Metro Detroit’s high-tech industries support an abundant workforce for the Information Technology (IT) sector. With highly recruited, educated, and skilled workers, businesses in the Detroit region have the opportunity to thrive.
Regional IT Employment by Occupation, 2022
| Occupation | 2022 Jobs | Average Hourly Earnings |
| Software Developers | 10,696 | $48.36 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | 3,609 | $23.25 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 2,764 | $47.34 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 2,189 | $63.57 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | 1,169 | $42.10 |
Top 10 Largest IT Companies in the Detroit Region, 2023
| Company | Location | 2021 Revenue ($000,000) |
| Logicalis Inc. | Bloomfield Hills | $546.1 |
| MSX International Inc. | Detroit | $504.0 |
| Acro Service Corp. | Livonia | $465.3 |
| Tata Technologies Ltd. | Novi | $384.0 |
| Strategic Staffing Solutions Inc. | Detroit | $365.5 |
| Stefanini Inc. | Southfield | $325.0 |
| Altair Engineering Inc. | Troy | $259.3 |
| Altimetrik Corp. | Southfield | $220.6 |
| Systems Technology Group (STG) | Troy | $172.0 |
| HCL Global Systems Inc. | Farmington Hills | $170.0 |
| Stefanini Inc. | Southfield | 227.0 |
The Detroit Region is home to an educated and skilled workforce
More than 60 institutions in Michigan offer computer and information technology certificates and degrees, graduating more than 4,000 candidates each year. The 10 leading institutions account for more than half of the certificates and degrees earned in the Detroit region.
10 Leading Computer and Information Technology Institutions in the Detroit Region by Degrees Conferred, 2021
| Institution | Total Degrees Completions |
| University of Michigan – Ann Arbor/Dearborn/Flint | 1,866 |
| Oakland University | 245 |
| Wayne State University | 210 |
| Baker College | 177 |
| Washtenaw Community College | 162 |
| Eastern Michigan University | 156 |
| Oakland Community College | 92 |
| Macomb Community College | 80 |
| Lawrence Technological University | 77 |
| Henry Ford College | 77 |
Local resources support emerging professionals, talented employees, and growing businesses throughout the Detroit region
- Ann Arbor SPARK
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Ann Arbor’s engine for economic development provides entrepreneur education and training, and a business incubator program for innovative start-ups and technology companies.
- Automation Alley
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Michigan’s leading technology business association.
- Detroit Labs
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An immersive training experience in software and mobile development.
- ExperienceIT
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A partnership between leading tech companies, workforce agencies, and educational institutions.
- Grand Circus
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Training program that offers 10-week coding boot camps.
- Green Garage Detroit
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A business incubator that includes office and workshop rental spaces.
- ISACA – Detroit Chapter
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Detroit region chapter of worldwide associations of IS governance professionals.
- Lear Entrepreneurial Center
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An entrepreneurial certificate program administered by the College of Engineering at Lawrence Technological University.
- LIFT
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Lightweight Innovations for Tomorrow (LIFT) is a public-private partnership to develop and deploy advanced lightweight materials manufacturing technologies and implement education and training programs to prepare the workforce.
- Merit Network Inc.
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America’s longest-running regional research and education network that serves educational communities in Michigan.
- Michigan Council of Women in Technology
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A non-profit organization that provides mentoring, networking, and support for women working in technology.
- MiTechNews
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The largest and most influential Michigan digital resource for entrepreneurial and technology news, insight, and community.
- Oakland University
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The school of Engineering and Computer Science has a Center for Robotics and Advanced Automation on the Oakland University campus.
- OU INC
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A SmartZone Business Accelerator in collaboration with the city of Rochester Hills, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, and industry partners that is focused on the IT sector.
- Sisters Code
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A Detroit-based organization committed to helping bridge the technology gender gap by providing women with the tools they need to succeed.
- Society of Information Management (SIM) – Detroit Chapter
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The Detroit Chapter offers senior-level IT leaders the opportunity to connect with peers in the region via educational, networking, and special events.
- TechTown
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Detroit’s business innovation hub.
- Telecommunications Association of Michigan
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Michigan’s most effective trade association serving the telecommunications, broadband, and networking industries.
Notable educational institutions and programs in the Detroit region are listed below
University of Michigan
Walsh College
Wayne State University
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