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Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters average salary by city in Michigan
- Detroit$81,710
- Kalamazoo$80,730
- Flint$79,280
- Ann Arbor$78,780
- Monroe$78,320
- Saginaw$77,380
- Grand Rapids$76,460
- Jackson$75,190
- Lansing$74,130
- Bay City$73,650
- Battle Creek$73,470
- Muskegon$71,270
- Traverse City$70,190
- Midland$66,100
- Niles$63,220
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | $81,710 | $86,370 | $61,190 | $61,265 | 100 |
| Kalamazoo | $80,730 | $90,730 | $60,710 | $62,439 | 95 |
| Flint | $79,280 | $80,510 | $58,460 | $60,746 | 93 |
| Ann Arbor | $78,780 | $78,210 | $58,000 | $61,150 | 101 |
| Monroe | $78,320 | $80,700 | $58,520 | $60,846 | 93 |
| Saginaw | $77,380 | $80,440 | $57,820 | $59,151 | 91 |
| Grand Rapids | $76,460 | $80,440 | $57,550 | $58,557 | 96 |
| Jackson | $75,190 | $81,930 | $55,960 | $58,083 | 92 |
| Lansing | $74,130 | $78,190 | $53,370 | $57,393 | 95 |
| Bay City | $73,650 | $74,490 | $49,400 | $57,759 | 92 |
| Battle Creek | $73,470 | $73,900 | $52,380 | $56,963 | 91 |
| Muskegon | $71,270 | $76,290 | $50,350 | $55,531 | 93 |
| Traverse City | $70,190 | $63,100 | $51,520 | $55,472 | 93 |
| Midland | $66,100 | $63,930 | $48,790 | $52,729 | 92 |
| Niles | $63,220 | $59,810 | $48,440 | $50,537 | 92 |
*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.
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 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 47-2152.
- 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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