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Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary average salary by city in Michigan
- Lansing$51,390
- Ann Arbor$50,510
- Detroit$49,180
- Flint$41,820
- Grand Rapids$41,330
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lansing | $51,390 | $50,820 | $31,340 | $41,078 | 95 |
| Ann Arbor | $50,510 | $38,990 | $33,790 | $40,865 | 101 |
| Detroit | $49,180 | $46,430 | $31,750 | $38,811 | 100 |
| Flint | $41,820 | $31,540 | $31,540 | $33,891 | 93 |
| Grand Rapids | $41,330 | $33,680 | $33,680 | $33,346 | 96 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Lansing'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 25-9044.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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