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Printing Press Operators average salary by city in Michigan
- Detroit$48,940
- Kalamazoo$48,840
- Ann Arbor$46,740
- Lansing$46,260
- Battle Creek$45,940
- Grand Rapids$45,210
- Traverse City$44,420
- Niles$43,610
- Midland$43,570
- Muskegon$42,940
- Flint$41,780
- Saginaw$34,240
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | $48,940 | $47,700 | $39,390 | $38,634 | 100 |
| Kalamazoo | $48,840 | $47,240 | $42,920 | $39,594 | 95 |
| Ann Arbor | $46,740 | $46,800 | $39,190 | $37,996 | 101 |
| Lansing | $46,260 | $44,860 | $38,360 | $37,226 | 95 |
| Battle Creek | $45,940 | $44,830 | $36,210 | $36,985 | 91 |
| Grand Rapids | $45,210 | $44,650 | $37,660 | $36,240 | 96 |
| Traverse City | $44,420 | $44,380 | $40,920 | $36,230 | 93 |
| Niles | $43,610 | $40,070 | $35,950 | $35,614 | 92 |
| Midland | $43,570 | $44,250 | $33,500 | $35,583 | 92 |
| Muskegon | $42,940 | $42,900 | $37,170 | $34,732 | 93 |
| Flint | $41,780 | $43,650 | $34,330 | $33,861 | 93 |
| Saginaw | $34,240 | $28,490 | $27,300 | $28,057 | 91 |
*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.
Printing Press Operators salary in other states
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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 51-5112.
- 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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