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Bus Drivers, School average salary by city in Michigan
- Ann Arbor$49,810
- Monroe$48,000
- Traverse City$47,970
- Detroit$47,210
- Saginaw$46,650
- Lansing$46,170
- Grand Rapids$46,130
- Niles$45,470
- Battle Creek$45,230
- Jackson$44,530
- Flint$44,350
- Bay City$44,320
- Muskegon$43,570
- Kalamazoo$42,320
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor | $49,810 | $49,780 | $47,070 | $40,332 | 101 |
| Monroe | $48,000 | $45,830 | $44,980 | $38,954 | 93 |
| Traverse City | $47,970 | $48,480 | $46,590 | $38,932 | 93 |
| Detroit | $47,210 | $48,060 | $46,170 | $37,359 | 100 |
| Saginaw | $46,650 | $45,340 | $43,150 | $37,314 | 91 |
| Lansing | $46,170 | $46,380 | $46,380 | $37,158 | 95 |
| Grand Rapids | $46,130 | $46,230 | $41,280 | $36,926 | 96 |
| Niles | $45,470 | $47,210 | $39,400 | $37,029 | 92 |
| Battle Creek | $45,230 | $45,980 | $35,760 | $36,452 | 91 |
| Jackson | $44,530 | $45,440 | $42,040 | $35,927 | 92 |
| Flint | $44,350 | $44,520 | $41,200 | $35,791 | 93 |
| Bay City | $44,320 | $44,020 | $36,010 | $36,154 | 92 |
| Muskegon | $43,570 | $43,720 | $39,970 | $35,206 | 93 |
| Kalamazoo | $42,320 | $44,670 | $39,580 | $34,632 | 95 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. 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 53-3051.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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