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Carpenters average salary by city in Michigan
- Detroit$66,770
- Ann Arbor$66,750
- Lansing$62,800
- Battle Creek$62,190
- Saginaw$60,850
- Flint$60,780
- Midland$59,760
- Kalamazoo$59,030
- Grand Rapids$58,260
- Jackson$57,770
- Monroe$56,810
- Bay City$56,740
- Traverse City$56,620
- Niles$56,480
- Muskegon$52,640
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | $66,770 | $65,810 | $52,090 | $51,748 | 100 |
| Ann Arbor | $66,750 | $65,170 | $55,340 | $53,198 | 101 |
| Lansing | $62,800 | $64,270 | $49,390 | $49,647 | 95 |
| Battle Creek | $62,190 | $62,140 | $53,400 | $49,189 | 91 |
| Saginaw | $60,850 | $62,240 | $49,390 | $47,908 | 91 |
| Flint | $60,780 | $61,360 | $48,690 | $48,130 | 93 |
| Midland | $59,760 | $63,380 | $47,540 | $47,904 | 92 |
| Kalamazoo | $59,030 | $61,060 | $48,250 | $47,348 | 95 |
| Grand Rapids | $58,260 | $59,000 | $47,600 | $45,975 | 96 |
| Jackson | $57,770 | $56,160 | $47,330 | $45,870 | 92 |
| Monroe | $56,810 | $59,750 | $47,160 | $45,659 | 93 |
| Bay City | $56,740 | $55,520 | $44,890 | $45,606 | 92 |
| Traverse City | $56,620 | $59,230 | $47,230 | $45,514 | 93 |
| Niles | $56,480 | $54,620 | $47,450 | $45,408 | 92 |
| Muskegon | $52,640 | $48,830 | $43,680 | $42,017 | 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 47-2031.
- 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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