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Graphic Designers average salary by city in Michigan
- Jackson$64,630
- Detroit$63,800
- Ann Arbor$61,640
- Niles$60,590
- Battle Creek$60,300
- Lansing$59,870
- Grand Rapids$59,770
- Kalamazoo$59,550
- Muskegon$54,810
- Traverse City$54,340
- Flint$54,160
- Midland$53,660
- Saginaw$51,880
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | $64,630 | $60,010 | $46,230 | $51,022 | 92 |
| Detroit | $63,800 | $60,210 | $48,710 | $49,586 | 100 |
| Ann Arbor | $61,640 | $55,020 | $44,640 | $49,335 | 101 |
| Niles | $60,590 | $58,420 | $45,510 | $48,535 | 92 |
| Battle Creek | $60,300 | $59,040 | $47,740 | $47,770 | 91 |
| Lansing | $59,870 | $59,990 | $46,780 | $47,447 | 95 |
| Grand Rapids | $59,770 | $57,870 | $46,860 | $47,102 | 96 |
| Kalamazoo | $59,550 | $57,820 | $44,930 | $47,744 | 95 |
| Muskegon | $54,810 | $48,500 | $42,410 | $43,647 | 93 |
| Traverse City | $54,340 | $49,940 | $43,790 | $43,779 | 93 |
| Flint | $54,160 | $49,410 | $41,600 | $43,159 | 93 |
| Midland | $53,660 | $46,330 | $39,320 | $43,262 | 92 |
| Saginaw | $51,880 | $47,480 | $38,160 | $41,216 | 91 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Jackson's local income tax (1%). 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 27-1024.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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