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Architects, Except Landscape and Naval average salary by city in Michigan
- Detroit$97,680
- Ann Arbor$94,950
- Grand Rapids$90,830
- Kalamazoo$90,150
- Flint$87,680
- Lansing$84,940
- Traverse City$79,980
- Saginaw$78,020
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | $97,680 | $97,920 | $71,990 | $71,438 | 100 |
| Ann Arbor | $94,950 | $87,490 | $68,480 | $71,838 | 101 |
| Grand Rapids | $90,830 | $81,660 | $65,270 | $67,840 | 96 |
| Kalamazoo | $90,150 | $94,490 | $64,330 | $68,666 | 95 |
| Flint | $87,680 | $80,270 | $60,720 | $66,214 | 93 |
| Lansing | $84,940 | $77,620 | $59,820 | $64,430 | 95 |
| Traverse City | $79,980 | $76,840 | $60,960 | $61,943 | 93 |
| Saginaw | $78,020 | $70,820 | $58,430 | $59,564 | 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.
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval salary in other states
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval salary by city and state
More about pay in Michigan
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 17-1011.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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