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Cost Estimators average salary by city in Michigan
- Detroit$87,150
- Ann Arbor$82,480
- Lansing$82,420
- Kalamazoo$82,270
- Jackson$80,710
- Saginaw$80,290
- Muskegon$79,810
- Grand Rapids$79,480
- Battle Creek$79,100
- Monroe$78,140
- Flint$77,710
- Bay City$72,850
- Niles$72,070
- Midland$71,070
- Traverse City$69,390
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | $87,150 | $80,200 | $65,370 | $64,730 | 100 |
| Ann Arbor | $82,480 | $80,550 | $62,840 | $63,596 | 101 |
| Lansing | $82,420 | $78,310 | $59,990 | $62,790 | 95 |
| Kalamazoo | $82,270 | $77,780 | $54,710 | $63,457 | 95 |
| Jackson | $80,710 | $73,650 | $59,580 | $61,677 | 92 |
| Saginaw | $80,290 | $75,940 | $62,190 | $61,031 | 91 |
| Muskegon | $79,810 | $74,010 | $62,180 | $61,091 | 93 |
| Grand Rapids | $79,480 | $76,030 | $61,310 | $60,508 | 96 |
| Battle Creek | $79,100 | $74,720 | $60,370 | $60,629 | 91 |
| Monroe | $78,140 | $72,970 | $60,130 | $60,727 | 93 |
| Flint | $77,710 | $76,250 | $59,040 | $59,724 | 93 |
| Bay City | $72,850 | $71,660 | $56,660 | $57,230 | 92 |
| Niles | $72,070 | $70,720 | $52,370 | $56,715 | 92 |
| Midland | $71,070 | $69,990 | $50,390 | $56,054 | 92 |
| Traverse City | $69,390 | $63,070 | $53,800 | $54,943 | 93 |
*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.
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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 13-1051.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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