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Chemists average salary by city in Michigan
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay City | $139,910 | $132,480 | $98,180 | $101,195 | 92 |
| Midland | $120,450 | $105,710 | $98,580 | $88,694 | 92 |
| Kalamazoo | $103,630 | $105,220 | $79,550 | $77,576 | 95 |
| Detroit | $100,840 | $85,770 | $68,530 | $73,451 | 100 |
| Muskegon | $99,940 | $92,320 | $69,430 | $74,195 | 93 |
| Grand Rapids | $89,540 | $82,110 | $66,930 | $67,006 | 96 |
| Ann Arbor | $82,970 | $67,050 | $60,940 | $63,920 | 101 |
| Lansing | $69,470 | $63,810 | $49,990 | $54,359 | 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 19-2031.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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