How much does a postal service mail carrier make in Michigan?
$59,880a year
Median yearly pay for postal service mail carriers in Michigan. That is $28.79 an hour or $4,990 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.79
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 11,610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,390Median: $59,880Highest 10%: $81,040
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,390 | $20.38 | |
| 25th | $48,940 | $23.53 | |
| Median | $59,880 | $28.79 | |
| 75th | $79,580 | $38.26 | |
| 90th | $81,040 | $38.96 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bay City, MI | $68,640 |
| Lansing, MI | $62,520 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $62,090 |
| Detroit, MI | $62,070 |
| Flint, MI | $62,070 |
| South Bend, IN | $62,070 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $60,880 |
| Midland, MI | $59,990 |
| Monroe, MI | $59,990 |
| Saginaw, MI | $59,880 |
| Muskegon, MI | $59,640 |
| Battle Creek, MI | $59,510 |
| Traverse City, MI | $58,510 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $57,700 |
| Jackson, MI | $57,700 |
| Niles, MI | $57,280 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for postal service mail carriers.
| 24. Hawaii | $59,880 |
| 25. Indiana | $59,880 |
| 26. Iowa | $59,880 |
| 27. Michigan | $59,880 |
| 28. Missouri | $59,880 |
| 29. Nebraska | $59,880 |
| 30. New Mexico | $59,880 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a postal service mail carrier make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $28.79 ($59,880 a year).
Do postal service mail carriers make more in Michigan than the national average?
No: $59,880 against $60,550 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Michigan rank for postal service mail carrier pay?
Michigan ranks 27 of 51 states.
Which city in Michigan pays postal service mail carriers the most?
Bay City, MI, with a median of $68,640 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.