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Architectural and Civil Drafters average salary by city in Michigan
- Kalamazoo$69,690
- Detroit$66,510
- Grand Rapids$66,320
- Flint$63,220
- Lansing$62,860
- Ann Arbor$62,600
- Traverse City$55,160
- Muskegon$54,230
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalamazoo | $69,690 | $62,300 | $54,060 | $55,142 | 95 |
| Detroit | $66,510 | $62,330 | $50,090 | $51,583 | 100 |
| Grand Rapids | $66,320 | $61,090 | $49,480 | $51,988 | 96 |
| Flint | $63,220 | $61,440 | $52,190 | $49,963 | 93 |
| Lansing | $62,860 | $60,310 | $50,560 | $49,692 | 95 |
| Ann Arbor | $62,600 | $59,280 | $49,600 | $50,065 | 101 |
| Traverse City | $55,160 | $52,050 | $45,530 | $44,403 | 93 |
| Muskegon | $54,230 | $48,880 | $43,170 | $43,211 | 93 |
*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 17-3011.
- 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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