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Opticians, Dispensing average salary by city in Michigan
- Ann Arbor$47,540
- Traverse City$44,700
- Grand Rapids$44,680
- Detroit$44,380
- Lansing$43,490
- Kalamazoo$43,310
- Flint$41,130
- Niles$41,120
- Muskegon$40,060
- Saginaw$39,550
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor | $47,540 | $45,090 | $39,540 | $38,604 | 101 |
| Traverse City | $44,700 | $42,050 | $37,960 | $36,443 | 93 |
| Grand Rapids | $44,680 | $41,820 | $37,760 | $35,845 | 96 |
| Detroit | $44,380 | $43,830 | $39,230 | $35,274 | 100 |
| Lansing | $43,490 | $41,390 | $38,090 | $35,145 | 95 |
| Kalamazoo | $43,310 | $37,780 | $35,070 | $35,385 | 95 |
| Flint | $41,130 | $39,230 | $37,170 | $33,373 | 93 |
| Niles | $41,120 | $38,590 | $37,040 | $33,719 | 92 |
| Muskegon | $40,060 | $37,870 | $35,790 | $32,570 | 93 |
| Saginaw | $39,550 | $38,660 | $34,100 | $32,018 | 91 |
*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 29-2081.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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