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Commercial Pilots average salary by city in Michigan
- Grand Rapids$147,860
- Lansing$134,340
- Detroit$132,400
- Ann Arbor$115,170
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids | $147,860 | $128,770 | $122,660 | $104,160 | 96 |
| Lansing | $134,340 | $128,500 | $108,600 | $96,339 | 95 |
| Detroit | $132,400 | $133,220 | $85,130 | $93,342 | 100 |
| Ann Arbor | $115,170 | $126,400 | $77,470 | $85,204 | 101 |
*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.
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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 53-2012.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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