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Food Scientists and Technologists average salary by city in Michigan
- Ann Arbor$100,270
- Grand Rapids$84,260
- Lansing$84,070
- Detroit$78,560
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor | $100,270 | $105,420 | $85,510 | $75,355 | 101 |
| Grand Rapids | $84,260 | $78,610 | $62,640 | $63,595 | 96 |
| Lansing | $84,070 | $63,030 | $63,030 | $63,864 | 95 |
| Detroit | $78,560 | $67,790 | $61,380 | $59,258 | 100 |
*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 19-1012.
- 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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