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Waiters and Waitresses average salary by city in Michigan
- Grand Rapids$47,040
- Ann Arbor$46,830
- Traverse City$45,550
- Lansing$45,170
- Detroit$45,080
- Jackson$45,050
- Flint$45,030
- Kalamazoo$44,590
- Muskegon$44,470
- Bay City$44,370
- Midland$44,040
- Niles$43,960
- Saginaw$43,890
- Monroe$43,460
- Battle Creek$43,020
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids | $47,040 | $42,930 | $29,930 | $37,605 | 96 |
| Ann Arbor | $46,830 | $40,230 | $33,540 | $38,064 | 101 |
| Traverse City | $45,550 | $41,380 | $30,180 | $37,090 | 93 |
| Lansing | $45,170 | $38,210 | $30,280 | $36,407 | 95 |
| Detroit | $45,080 | $37,490 | $28,770 | $35,790 | 100 |
| Jackson | $45,050 | $39,920 | $29,560 | $36,317 | 92 |
| Flint | $45,030 | $44,030 | $29,600 | $36,302 | 93 |
| Kalamazoo | $44,590 | $37,760 | $29,980 | $36,359 | 95 |
| Muskegon | $44,470 | $44,920 | $29,150 | $35,881 | 93 |
| Bay City | $44,370 | $40,500 | $29,230 | $36,192 | 92 |
| Midland | $44,040 | $37,750 | $29,240 | $35,941 | 92 |
| Niles | $43,960 | $38,130 | $29,120 | $35,880 | 92 |
| Saginaw | $43,890 | $39,430 | $29,520 | $35,255 | 91 |
| Monroe | $43,460 | $38,780 | $29,280 | $35,500 | 93 |
| Battle Creek | $43,020 | $36,370 | $30,610 | $34,793 | 91 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Grand Rapids's local income tax (1.5%). 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 35-3031.
- 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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