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Childcare Workers average salary by city in Michigan
- Flint$34,840
- Traverse City$34,270
- Detroit$33,840
- Ann Arbor$33,380
- Grand Rapids$33,250
- Jackson$32,790
- Lansing$32,660
- Kalamazoo$32,550
- Saginaw$32,040
- Midland$31,660
- Muskegon$31,140
- Battle Creek$31,120
- Niles$30,590
- Bay City$30,510
- Monroe$30,480
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flint | $34,840 | $31,930 | $28,370 | $28,649 | 93 |
| Traverse City | $34,270 | $33,100 | $30,650 | $28,506 | 93 |
| Detroit | $33,840 | $31,060 | $29,560 | $27,506 | 100 |
| Ann Arbor | $33,380 | $32,700 | $29,960 | $27,829 | 101 |
| Grand Rapids | $33,250 | $31,690 | $28,950 | $27,318 | 96 |
| Jackson | $32,790 | $30,860 | $29,630 | $27,110 | 92 |
| Lansing | $32,660 | $32,000 | $29,590 | $27,012 | 95 |
| Kalamazoo | $32,550 | $30,420 | $28,850 | $27,197 | 95 |
| Saginaw | $32,040 | $29,490 | $28,600 | $26,415 | 91 |
| Midland | $31,660 | $29,880 | $27,980 | $26,520 | 92 |
| Muskegon | $31,140 | $29,260 | $27,280 | $25,871 | 93 |
| Battle Creek | $31,120 | $30,940 | $27,870 | $25,856 | 91 |
| Niles | $30,590 | $28,400 | $28,210 | $25,705 | 92 |
| Bay City | $30,510 | $28,660 | $26,790 | $25,645 | 92 |
| Monroe | $30,480 | $29,210 | $27,440 | $25,622 | 93 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Flint's local income tax (1%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Childcare Workers salary in other states
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 39-9011.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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