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Food Batchmakers average salary by city in Michigan
- Battle Creek$60,740
- Traverse City$48,880
- Jackson$47,610
- Grand Rapids$44,890
- Lansing$42,410
- Muskegon$40,800
- Kalamazoo$39,800
- Saginaw$39,000
- Detroit$38,770
- Bay City$33,220
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Creek | $60,740 | $75,370 | $36,650 | $48,100 | 91 |
| Traverse City | $48,880 | $45,610 | $38,160 | $39,624 | 93 |
| Jackson | $47,610 | $45,970 | $39,980 | $38,240 | 92 |
| Grand Rapids | $44,890 | $44,650 | $36,900 | $36,001 | 96 |
| Lansing | $42,410 | $38,880 | $33,830 | $34,334 | 95 |
| Muskegon | $40,800 | $38,590 | $37,940 | $33,125 | 93 |
| Kalamazoo | $39,800 | $38,420 | $34,550 | $32,714 | 95 |
| Saginaw | $39,000 | $37,500 | $33,070 | $31,608 | 91 |
| Detroit | $38,770 | $37,440 | $34,360 | $31,139 | 100 |
| Bay City | $33,220 | $34,060 | $29,580 | $27,707 | 92 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Battle Creek's local income tax (1%). 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 51-3092.
- 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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