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Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers average salary by city in Michigan
- Muskegon$53,590
- Saginaw$52,570
- Battle Creek$51,800
- Ann Arbor$51,230
- Kalamazoo$49,770
- Lansing$49,260
- Midland$48,590
- Detroit$48,580
- Bay City$48,180
- Niles$46,950
- Traverse City$46,460
- Jackson$46,350
- Monroe$44,900
- Grand Rapids$43,190
- Flint$40,550
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muskegon | $53,590 | $58,850 | $44,810 | $42,731 | 93 |
| Saginaw | $52,570 | $47,780 | $42,290 | $41,731 | 91 |
| Battle Creek | $51,800 | $48,440 | $38,710 | $41,386 | 91 |
| Ann Arbor | $51,230 | $46,060 | $39,390 | $41,413 | 101 |
| Kalamazoo | $49,770 | $47,440 | $38,310 | $40,301 | 95 |
| Lansing | $49,260 | $47,880 | $37,730 | $39,479 | 95 |
| Midland | $48,590 | $43,310 | $37,970 | $39,403 | 92 |
| Detroit | $48,580 | $45,400 | $37,350 | $38,369 | 100 |
| Bay City | $48,180 | $45,910 | $32,290 | $39,091 | 92 |
| Niles | $46,950 | $43,870 | $37,440 | $38,155 | 92 |
| Traverse City | $46,460 | $44,190 | $38,060 | $37,783 | 93 |
| Jackson | $46,350 | $45,460 | $36,340 | $37,293 | 92 |
| Monroe | $44,900 | $43,100 | $34,890 | $36,595 | 93 |
| Grand Rapids | $43,190 | $40,430 | $34,460 | $34,733 | 96 |
| Flint | $40,550 | $36,540 | $33,900 | $32,938 | 93 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Muskegon'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 51-9061.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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