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Construction Laborers average salary by city in Michigan
- Detroit$55,960
- Flint$55,910
- Lansing$54,700
- Ann Arbor$54,190
- Midland$54,120
- Kalamazoo$54,000
- Battle Creek$53,660
- Monroe$53,300
- Grand Rapids$51,510
- Traverse City$50,660
- Muskegon$49,830
- Saginaw$49,770
- Jackson$48,550
- Niles$48,370
- Bay City$48,330
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | $55,960 | $57,430 | $46,280 | $43,808 | 100 |
| Flint | $55,910 | $57,170 | $45,520 | $44,473 | 93 |
| Lansing | $54,700 | $57,570 | $45,860 | $43,564 | 95 |
| Ann Arbor | $54,190 | $50,910 | $45,780 | $43,665 | 101 |
| Midland | $54,120 | $48,790 | $46,160 | $43,612 | 92 |
| Kalamazoo | $54,000 | $51,380 | $45,390 | $43,520 | 95 |
| Battle Creek | $53,660 | $56,700 | $46,060 | $42,783 | 91 |
| Monroe | $53,300 | $51,200 | $45,660 | $42,988 | 93 |
| Grand Rapids | $51,510 | $47,780 | $42,000 | $40,940 | 96 |
| Traverse City | $50,660 | $48,400 | $43,750 | $40,979 | 93 |
| Muskegon | $49,830 | $47,010 | $39,500 | $39,907 | 93 |
| Saginaw | $49,770 | $49,000 | $37,770 | $39,642 | 91 |
| Jackson | $48,550 | $48,130 | $39,130 | $38,946 | 92 |
| Niles | $48,370 | $46,530 | $38,790 | $39,236 | 92 |
| Bay City | $48,330 | $47,360 | $38,800 | $39,206 | 92 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Detroit's local income tax (2.4%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Construction Laborers 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 47-2061.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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