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Production Workers, All Other average salary by city in Michigan
- Battle Creek$44,750
- Muskegon$44,610
- Traverse City$44,010
- Detroit$43,270
- Lansing$42,910
- Ann Arbor$42,210
- Niles$41,600
- Jackson$39,940
- Grand Rapids$39,570
- Saginaw$39,350
- Kalamazoo$39,210
- Flint$37,140
- Monroe$35,350
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Creek | $44,750 | $43,850 | $36,400 | $36,092 | 91 |
| Muskegon | $44,610 | $38,970 | $35,550 | $35,987 | 93 |
| Traverse City | $44,010 | $41,420 | $38,870 | $35,918 | 93 |
| Detroit | $43,270 | $39,870 | $37,160 | $34,456 | 100 |
| Lansing | $42,910 | $41,410 | $36,860 | $34,710 | 95 |
| Ann Arbor | $42,210 | $41,960 | $36,960 | $34,548 | 101 |
| Niles | $41,600 | $41,350 | $36,970 | $34,084 | 92 |
| Jackson | $39,940 | $35,290 | $35,290 | $32,479 | 92 |
| Grand Rapids | $39,570 | $37,950 | $36,030 | $32,033 | 96 |
| Saginaw | $39,350 | $36,700 | $34,480 | $31,869 | 91 |
| Kalamazoo | $39,210 | $35,620 | $35,610 | $32,265 | 95 |
| Flint | $37,140 | $36,210 | $31,200 | $30,377 | 93 |
| Monroe | $35,350 | $32,210 | $28,250 | $29,328 | 93 |
*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 51-9199.
- 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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