How much does a courier and messenger make in Michigan?
$37,940a year
Median yearly pay for courier and messengers in Michigan. That is $18.24 an hour or $3,162 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.24
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,500
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,830Median: $37,940Highest 10%: $45,420
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,830 | $14.82 | |
| 25th | $34,780 | $16.72 | |
| Median | $37,940 | $18.24 | |
| 75th | $42,220 | $20.30 | |
| 90th | $45,420 | $21.84 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Traverse City, MI | $39,710 |
| Detroit, MI | $39,670 |
| Saginaw, MI | $38,550 |
| Lansing, MI | $38,200 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $37,560 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $37,320 |
| Midland, MI | $35,900 |
| Flint, MI | $32,880 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for courier and messengers.
| 32. Kansas | $38,370 |
| 33. Ohio | $38,320 |
| 34. North Dakota | $38,090 |
| 35. Michigan | $37,940 |
| 36. Virginia | $37,820 |
| 37. Florida | $37,740 |
| 38. Indiana | $37,270 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a courier and messenger make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $18.24 ($37,940 a year).
Do courier and messengers make more in Michigan than the national average?
No: $37,940 against $39,200 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Michigan rank for courier and messenger pay?
Michigan ranks 35 of 51 states.
Which city in Michigan pays courier and messengers the most?
Traverse City, MI, with a median of $39,710 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.