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Chemical Engineers average salary by city in Michigan
- Grand Rapids$121,350
- Detroit$109,400
- Kalamazoo$99,170
- Ann Arbor$91,550
- Lansing$72,680
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids | $121,350 | $114,800 | $95,870 | $87,556 | 96 |
| Detroit | $109,400 | $104,230 | $90,710 | $78,904 | 100 |
| Kalamazoo | $99,170 | $96,190 | $82,750 | $74,628 | 95 |
| Ann Arbor | $91,550 | $78,660 | $62,250 | $69,591 | 101 |
| Lansing | $72,680 | $66,230 | $66,230 | $56,449 | 95 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Grand Rapids's local income tax (1.5%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Chemical Engineers 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 17-2041.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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