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Public Relations Specialists average salary by city in Michigan
- Jackson$84,930
- Detroit$78,140
- Lansing$76,960
- Midland$76,430
- Ann Arbor$75,800
- Niles$74,630
- Flint$70,610
- Battle Creek$70,060
- Grand Rapids$68,330
- Saginaw$67,490
- Traverse City$65,830
- Muskegon$64,280
- Kalamazoo$63,680
- Monroe$63,180
- Bay City$60,550
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | $84,930 | $77,860 | $60,130 | $64,424 | 92 |
| Detroit | $78,140 | $66,100 | $52,580 | $58,991 | 100 |
| Lansing | $76,960 | $71,550 | $58,340 | $59,235 | 95 |
| Midland | $76,430 | $70,440 | $49,820 | $59,597 | 92 |
| Ann Arbor | $75,800 | $68,890 | $58,100 | $59,180 | 101 |
| Niles | $74,630 | $62,630 | $46,480 | $58,407 | 92 |
| Flint | $70,610 | $61,610 | $46,220 | $55,102 | 93 |
| Battle Creek | $70,060 | $63,590 | $47,830 | $54,744 | 91 |
| Grand Rapids | $68,330 | $59,770 | $46,420 | $53,305 | 96 |
| Saginaw | $67,490 | $63,940 | $50,670 | $52,762 | 91 |
| Traverse City | $65,830 | $61,760 | $50,380 | $52,523 | 93 |
| Muskegon | $64,280 | $58,460 | $48,730 | $50,759 | 93 |
| Kalamazoo | $63,680 | $61,660 | $45,790 | $50,887 | 95 |
| Monroe | $63,180 | $56,030 | $41,180 | $50,506 | 93 |
| Bay City | $60,550 | $62,610 | $46,700 | $48,505 | 92 |
*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 27-3031.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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