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Editors average salary by city in Michigan
- Detroit$74,250
- Ann Arbor$71,920
- Lansing$69,750
- Grand Rapids$65,420
- Traverse City$60,070
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | $74,250 | $65,740 | $58,210 | $56,513 | 100 |
| Ann Arbor | $71,920 | $64,670 | $53,020 | $56,616 | 101 |
| Lansing | $69,750 | $65,400 | $53,880 | $54,542 | 95 |
| Grand Rapids | $65,420 | $61,860 | $50,690 | $51,317 | 96 |
| Traverse City | $60,070 | $57,200 | $42,200 | $48,140 | 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.
Editors 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 27-3041.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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