Busser Salary in Michigan (2026)
$14.61 per hour · take-home ≈ $25,307/year ($2,109/month) for a single filer
Busser pay range in Michigan
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $25,960 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $28,390 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $30,390 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $37,450 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $44,180 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 13,050 Busser jobs in Michigan (occupation code 35-9011, “Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Michigan
A median Busser salary of $30,390 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Michigan state income tax, a single filer keeps about $25,307 — an effective tax rate of 16.7%.
| Gross (median) | $30,390 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,467 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,325 |
| Michigan state income tax | −$1,292 |
| Take-home (annual) | $25,307 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,109 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Michigan paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Busser make in Michigan?
- The median Busser salary in Michigan is $30,390 per year ($14.61 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $28,390 and $37,450.
- What is the take-home pay for a Busser in Michigan?
- On the median salary of $30,390, a single filer in Michigan takes home about $25,307 per year ($2,109 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.7%.
- How many Busser jobs are there in Michigan?
- BLS counts 13,050 Busser jobs in Michigan in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Michigan state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Michigan.