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Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders average salary by city in Michigan
- Ann Arbor$53,070
- Kalamazoo$52,810
- Lansing$52,190
- Grand Rapids$50,630
- Detroit$50,340
- Niles$49,260
- Traverse City$47,430
- Jackson$44,280
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor | $53,070 | $49,070 | $44,450 | $42,813 | 101 |
| Kalamazoo | $52,810 | $51,600 | $47,160 | $42,615 | 95 |
| Lansing | $52,190 | $56,490 | $46,420 | $41,679 | 95 |
| Grand Rapids | $50,630 | $49,830 | $43,000 | $40,283 | 96 |
| Detroit | $50,340 | $48,630 | $39,840 | $39,666 | 100 |
| Niles | $49,260 | $48,250 | $45,090 | $39,913 | 92 |
| Traverse City | $47,430 | $46,870 | $38,610 | $38,521 | 93 |
| Jackson | $44,280 | $46,380 | $32,590 | $35,739 | 92 |
*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 51-9012.
- 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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