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Urban and Regional Planners average salary by city in Michigan
- Detroit$85,670
- Lansing$84,760
- Kalamazoo$83,090
- Grand Rapids$82,290
- Ann Arbor$81,900
- Muskegon$79,810
- Saginaw$74,070
- Traverse City$73,740
- Flint$72,820
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | $85,670 | $82,080 | $66,520 | $63,787 | 100 |
| Lansing | $84,760 | $89,170 | $69,980 | $64,313 | 95 |
| Kalamazoo | $83,090 | $82,100 | $70,620 | $63,999 | 95 |
| Grand Rapids | $82,290 | $80,140 | $68,360 | $62,323 | 96 |
| Ann Arbor | $81,900 | $79,620 | $59,600 | $63,212 | 101 |
| Muskegon | $79,810 | $77,130 | $64,760 | $61,091 | 93 |
| Saginaw | $74,070 | $74,450 | $57,730 | $57,013 | 91 |
| Traverse City | $73,740 | $79,270 | $60,810 | $57,819 | 93 |
| Flint | $72,820 | $62,400 | $58,500 | $56,540 | 93 |
*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.
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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 19-3051.
- 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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