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Sewing Machine Operators average salary by city in Michigan
- Traverse City$41,720
- Grand Rapids$40,060
- Detroit$39,560
- Ann Arbor$39,250
- Flint$37,720
- Kalamazoo$36,320
- Saginaw$34,140
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traverse City | $41,720 | $37,900 | $37,870 | $34,175 | 93 |
| Grand Rapids | $40,060 | $38,480 | $36,920 | $32,398 | 96 |
| Detroit | $39,560 | $38,130 | $34,800 | $31,721 | 100 |
| Ann Arbor | $39,250 | $37,350 | $31,900 | $32,296 | 101 |
| Flint | $37,720 | $38,130 | $33,260 | $30,812 | 93 |
| Kalamazoo | $36,320 | $34,960 | $30,160 | $30,066 | 95 |
| Saginaw | $34,140 | $30,360 | $27,590 | $27,982 | 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 51-6031.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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