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Average salary by job family in Flint
| Management | $114,430 |
|---|---|
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $95,750 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $91,200 |
| Legal | $86,920 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $83,700 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $82,520 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $78,950 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $69,670 |
| Construction and Extraction | $66,550 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $59,030 |
| Community and Social Service | $57,010 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $56,320 |
| Production | $55,940 |
| Protective Service | $47,060 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $46,940 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $45,730 |
| Sales and Related | $45,500 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $44,910 |
| Healthcare Support | $38,010 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $37,590 |
| Personal Care and Service | $37,030 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $34,890 |
Highest-paying jobs in Flint
- Chief Executives$267,790
- Nurse Anesthetists$240,400
- Dentists, General$218,840
- Physicians, All Other$205,610
- Family Medicine Physicians$194,520
- Pediatricians, General$159,380
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$156,040
- Optometrists$151,470
- Financial Managers$148,020
- Personal Financial Advisors$146,930
Most common jobs in Flint and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 4,800 | $29,150 | $28,330 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 4,090 | $34,250 | $34,740 |
| Retail Salespersons | 4,080 | $37,970 | $34,320 |
| Registered Nurses | 3,910 | $94,990 | $97,780 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 3,710 | $45,560 | $37,800 |
| Cashiers | 3,560 | $30,530 | $29,380 |
| Office Clerks, General | 2,730 | $44,100 | $41,840 |
| General and Operations Managers | 2,360 | $109,060 | $83,020 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 2,340 | $35,050 | $35,080 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 2,120 | $45,030 | $44,030 |
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Cost of living in Flint
Prices in the Flint area are 7% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 93.0 for 2024. The average local salary of $57,810 therefore buys what $62,139 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $197,858, 3.3 times the median household income of $60,673.
$197,858typical home value
$60,673median household income
93.0BEA price parity
404,087metro population
Take-home pay in Flint
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $35,100 | $28,845 | $2,404 |
| Median wage | $45,880 | $36,940 | $3,078 |
| Average wage | $57,810 | $45,900 | $3,825 |
| 75th percentile wage | $72,780 | $56,514 | $4,709 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Flint's local income tax (1%).
Salaries for every job in Flint
Management24 jobs
- Chief Executives$268K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$156K
- Financial Managers$148K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$146K
- Sales Managers$143K
- Human Resources Managers$136K
- Managers, All Other$135K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$129K
- Marketing Managers$128K
- Industrial Production Managers$119K
- Administrative Services Managers$115K
- Construction Managers$114K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$113K
- Natural Sciences Managers$113K
- General and Operations Managers$109K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$105K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$103K
- Facilities Managers$101K
- Social and Community Service Managers$82K
- Education Administrators, All Other$74K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$71K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$63K
- Food Service Managers$61K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$59K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical36 jobs
- Nurse Anesthetists$240K
- Dentists, General$219K
- Physicians, All Other$206K
- Family Medicine Physicians$195K
- Pediatricians, General$159K
- Optometrists$151K
- Pharmacists$130K
- Nurse Practitioners$127K
- Physician Assistants$127K
- Veterinarians$127K
- Physical Therapists$96K
- Registered Nurses$95K
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists$86K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$86K
- Occupational Therapists$86K
- Dental Hygienists$84K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$78K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$77K
- Respiratory Therapists$76K
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$74K
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$72K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$69K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$68K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$67K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$66K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$64K
- Surgical Technologists$60K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$51K
- Medical Records Specialists$50K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$50K
- Paramedics$49K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$46K
- Psychiatric Technicians$45K
- Pharmacy Technicians$43K
- Opticians, Dispensing$41K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$41K
Architecture and Engineering9 jobs
- Engineers, All Other$104K
- Industrial Engineers$104K
- Electrical Engineers$101K
- Mechanical Engineers$100K
- Civil Engineers$92K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$88K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$71K
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$69K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$63K
Legal4 jobs
Computer and Mathematical11 jobs
- Database Architects$139K
- Computer Network Architects$117K
- Software Developers$107K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$91K
- Computer Systems Analysts$91K
- Data Scientists$88K
- Information Security Analysts$87K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$83K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$79K
- Computer Programmers$71K
- Computer User Support Specialists$56K
Life, Physical, and Social Science4 jobs
Business and Financial Operations23 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$147K
- Management Analysts$98K
- Project Management Specialists$92K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$90K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$82K
- Logisticians$81K
- Accountants and Auditors$80K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$80K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$79K
- Cost Estimators$78K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$77K
- Compliance Officers$74K
- Loan Officers$73K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$72K
- Human Resources Specialists$71K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$70K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$68K
- Training and Development Specialists$67K
- Fundraisers$67K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$65K
- Labor Relations Specialists$64K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$52K
- Credit Counselors$52K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media7 jobs
Construction and Extraction14 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$80K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$79K
- Sheet Metal Workers$78K
- Electricians$75K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$71K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$70K
- Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas$67K
- Roofers$62K
- Carpenters$61K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$59K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$58K
- Construction Laborers$56K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$53K
- Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles$50K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair17 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$77K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$74K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$72K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$69K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$67K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$62K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$61K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$57K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$54K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$53K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$53K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$51K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$51K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$49K
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$45K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$39K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$37K
Community and Social Service12 jobs
- Healthcare Social Workers$69K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$63K
- Health Education Specialists$62K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$62K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$61K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$57K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$54K
- Community Health Workers$54K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$53K
- Clergy$51K
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education$47K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$40K
Educational Instruction and Library26 jobs
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$98K
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$98K
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$91K
- Instructional Coordinators$76K
- Special Education Teachers, All Other$74K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$72K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$72K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$70K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$70K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$69K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$68K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$68K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$67K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$65K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$63K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$63K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$61K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$57K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$52K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$51K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$44K
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$42K
- Tutors$38K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$36K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$35K
- Library Technicians$33K
Production23 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$69K
- Machinists$64K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$62K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$58K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$53K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$50K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$49K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46K
- Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45K
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$43K
- Printing Press Operators$42K
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$42K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$41K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$41K
- Helpers--Production Workers$40K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$40K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$38K
- Sewing Machine Operators$38K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$37K
- Production Workers, All Other$37K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$37K
- Bakers$36K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$33K
Protective Service10 jobs
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$106K
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$87K
- Transportation Security Screeners$74K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$64K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$49K
- Firefighters$43K
- Security Guards$37K
- School Bus Monitors$36K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$30K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$29K
Office and Administrative Support35 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$67K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$67K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$66K
- Postal Service Clerks$65K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$63K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$57K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$55K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$55K
- Financial Clerks, All Other$54K
- New Accounts Clerks$53K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$51K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$51K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$51K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$51K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$50K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$50K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$50K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$48K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$46K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$45K
- Office Clerks, General$44K
- Order Clerks$44K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$44K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$43K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$43K
- Customer Service Representatives$43K
- Bill and Account Collectors$42K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$41K
- Tellers$41K
- File Clerks$40K
- Data Entry Keyers$40K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$37K
- Couriers and Messengers$34K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$34K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$33K
Transportation and Material Moving16 jobs
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$62K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$58K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$52K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$48K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$46K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$45K
- Bus Drivers, School$44K
- Light Truck Drivers$44K
- Driver/Sales Workers$42K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$39K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$38K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$34K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$32K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$32K
- Parking Attendants$32K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$32K
Sales and Related13 jobs
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$136K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$97K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$83K
- Insurance Sales Agents$83K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$75K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$68K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$59K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$48K
- Parts Salespersons$46K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$46K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$41K
- Retail Salespersons$38K
- Cashiers$31K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry1 jobs
Healthcare Support15 jobs
- Massage Therapists$66K
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$60K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$57K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$49K
- Dental Assistants$48K
- Phlebotomists$48K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$42K
- Nursing Assistants$41K
- Medical Assistants$39K
- Psychiatric Aides$39K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$38K
- Orderlies$38K
- Medical Transcriptionists$36K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$34K
- Physical Therapist Aides$28K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance5 jobs
Personal Care and Service11 jobs
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$60K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$50K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$47K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$46K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$42K
- Residential Advisors$41K
- Recreation Workers$35K
- Childcare Workers$35K
- Animal Caretakers$33K
- Concierges$32K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$29K
Food Preparation and Serving Related13 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$58K
- Waiters and Waitresses$45K
- Bartenders$43K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$39K
- Cooks, Restaurant$36K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$34K
- Food Preparation Workers$32K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$32K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$31K
- Dishwashers$31K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$30K
- Cooks, Fast Food$29K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$29K
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Salary in Flint: questions
What is a good salary in Flint?
Half of all workers in the Flint metro earn less than $45,880 and the average is $57,810. Earning more than $72,780 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Flint to match a $70,751 salary elsewhere?
About $65,822, because prices here are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.0).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Flint?
Chief Executives ($267,790), Nurse Anesthetists ($240,400), Dentists, General ($218,840).
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. Area Flint, MI (22420), all occupations and 329 individual jobs.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Flint's local income tax (1%).
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