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Cooks, Fast Food average salary by city in Michigan
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor | $31,790 | $29,690 | $28,140 | $26,619 | 101 |
| Detroit | $31,780 | $29,810 | $29,260 | $25,988 | 100 |
| Kalamazoo | $30,280 | $29,300 | $27,160 | $25,470 | 95 |
| Traverse City | $30,180 | $28,740 | $26,980 | $25,393 | 93 |
| Grand Rapids | $30,000 | $28,980 | $27,030 | $24,894 | 96 |
| Lansing | $29,640 | $28,400 | $26,990 | $24,744 | 95 |
| Flint | $29,450 | $28,510 | $25,960 | $24,601 | 93 |
| Jackson | $29,190 | $29,460 | $27,440 | $24,406 | 92 |
| Niles | $29,080 | $28,240 | $25,960 | $24,556 | 92 |
| Midland | $28,980 | $27,090 | $25,960 | $24,480 | 92 |
| Muskegon | $28,530 | $28,820 | $25,960 | $23,911 | 93 |
| Monroe | $28,430 | $27,120 | $26,310 | $24,060 | 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 35-2011.
- 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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