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Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other average salary by city in Michigan
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor | $46,880 | $34,280 | $34,280 | $38,102 | 101 |
| Saginaw | $36,350 | $29,230 | $25,960 | $29,631 | 91 |
| Detroit | $35,470 | $33,990 | $32,710 | $28,707 | 100 |
| Grand Rapids | $32,510 | $30,540 | $25,960 | $26,766 | 96 |
| Lansing | $32,200 | $29,060 | $29,060 | $26,667 | 95 |
| Flint | $31,610 | $30,880 | $26,470 | $26,224 | 93 |
| Bay City | $29,340 | $29,790 | $25,960 | $24,754 | 92 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. 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 53-3099.
- 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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