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Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers average salary by city in Michigan
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muskegon | $40,730 | $35,150 | $34,330 | $33,073 | 93 |
| Ann Arbor | $39,710 | $42,330 | $32,810 | $32,646 | 101 |
| Traverse City | $38,310 | $39,270 | $35,380 | $31,580 | 93 |
| Detroit | $31,390 | $29,540 | $27,340 | $25,700 | 100 |
| Niles | $31,250 | $28,170 | $28,170 | $26,208 | 92 |
| Grand Rapids | $30,710 | $28,560 | $27,440 | $25,423 | 96 |
| Lansing | $30,110 | $29,440 | $29,200 | $25,097 | 95 |
| Bay City | $29,510 | $25,960 | $25,960 | $24,884 | 92 |
| Kalamazoo | $29,400 | $27,380 | $25,960 | $24,800 | 95 |
| Flint | $28,820 | $28,780 | $28,780 | $24,128 | 93 |
| Jackson | $27,500 | $25,960 | $25,960 | $23,117 | 92 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Muskegon's local income tax (1%). 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 33-9092.
- 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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