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Postal Service Mail Carriers average salary by city in Michigan
- Bay City$66,040
- Detroit$63,220
- Lansing$63,160
- Flint$63,100
- Monroe$63,020
- Kalamazoo$62,980
- Grand Rapids$62,370
- Saginaw$62,030
- Ann Arbor$61,490
- Muskegon$61,340
- Battle Creek$61,270
- Midland$60,980
- Traverse City$60,790
- Jackson$60,200
- Niles$59,990
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay City | $66,040 | $68,640 | $53,390 | $52,683 | 92 |
| Detroit | $63,220 | $62,070 | $51,130 | $49,159 | 100 |
| Lansing | $63,160 | $62,520 | $48,940 | $49,918 | 95 |
| Flint | $63,100 | $62,070 | $48,940 | $49,873 | 93 |
| Monroe | $63,020 | $59,990 | $43,120 | $50,385 | 93 |
| Kalamazoo | $62,980 | $62,090 | $48,940 | $50,354 | 95 |
| Grand Rapids | $62,370 | $60,880 | $44,160 | $49,042 | 96 |
| Saginaw | $62,030 | $59,880 | $48,940 | $48,788 | 91 |
| Ann Arbor | $61,490 | $57,700 | $49,960 | $49,220 | 101 |
| Muskegon | $61,340 | $59,640 | $44,160 | $48,551 | 93 |
| Battle Creek | $61,270 | $59,510 | $48,940 | $48,498 | 91 |
| Midland | $60,980 | $59,990 | $43,120 | $48,832 | 92 |
| Traverse City | $60,790 | $58,510 | $42,390 | $48,688 | 93 |
| Jackson | $60,200 | $57,700 | $43,120 | $47,695 | 92 |
| Niles | $59,990 | $57,280 | $44,160 | $48,079 | 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 43-5052.
- 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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