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Bartenders average salary by city in Michigan
- Grand Rapids$48,100
- Ann Arbor$47,190
- Lansing$45,990
- Midland$45,450
- Niles$45,280
- Detroit$45,140
- Kalamazoo$45,050
- Battle Creek$44,540
- Traverse City$44,510
- Monroe$44,160
- Saginaw$43,940
- Flint$43,230
- Muskegon$42,980
- Jackson$42,770
- Bay City$41,320
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids | $48,100 | $38,430 | $29,770 | $38,396 | 96 |
| Ann Arbor | $47,190 | $38,300 | $29,520 | $38,338 | 101 |
| Lansing | $45,990 | $40,230 | $29,100 | $37,023 | 95 |
| Midland | $45,450 | $38,170 | $28,110 | $37,014 | 92 |
| Niles | $45,280 | $38,970 | $28,100 | $36,885 | 92 |
| Detroit | $45,140 | $36,780 | $29,510 | $35,834 | 100 |
| Kalamazoo | $45,050 | $37,660 | $29,290 | $36,710 | 95 |
| Battle Creek | $44,540 | $39,430 | $29,800 | $35,934 | 91 |
| Traverse City | $44,510 | $37,300 | $28,860 | $36,299 | 93 |
| Monroe | $44,160 | $37,800 | $28,500 | $36,032 | 93 |
| Saginaw | $43,940 | $36,550 | $28,600 | $35,293 | 91 |
| Flint | $43,230 | $36,130 | $28,170 | $34,950 | 93 |
| Muskegon | $42,980 | $36,960 | $28,030 | $34,762 | 93 |
| Jackson | $42,770 | $35,740 | $28,030 | $34,605 | 92 |
| Bay City | $41,320 | $34,720 | $27,870 | $33,871 | 92 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Grand Rapids's local income tax (1.5%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 35-3011.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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