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Engineers, All Other average salary by city in Michigan
- Detroit$122,070
- Ann Arbor$118,910
- Battle Creek$113,350
- Kalamazoo$111,060
- Grand Rapids$107,520
- Monroe$107,170
- Saginaw$104,850
- Flint$103,790
- Lansing$102,370
- Muskegon$90,400
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | $122,070 | $126,250 | $100,710 | $86,969 | 100 |
| Ann Arbor | $118,910 | $121,530 | $84,600 | $87,676 | 101 |
| Battle Creek | $113,350 | $112,260 | $86,430 | $82,925 | 91 |
| Kalamazoo | $111,060 | $104,190 | $83,420 | $82,487 | 95 |
| Grand Rapids | $107,520 | $102,920 | $79,250 | $78,621 | 96 |
| Monroe | $107,170 | $119,400 | $93,090 | $79,916 | 93 |
| Saginaw | $104,850 | $98,380 | $89,960 | $76,897 | 91 |
| Flint | $103,790 | $100,190 | $86,600 | $76,702 | 93 |
| Lansing | $102,370 | $95,890 | $80,210 | $75,777 | 95 |
| Muskegon | $90,400 | $87,810 | $75,900 | $67,985 | 93 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Detroit's local income tax (2.4%). 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 17-2199.
- 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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