Couriers and Messengers pay in Michigan
In Michigan, the median pay for couriers and messengers is $18.24 an hour ($37,940 a year). About 1,500 people work in this job there.
That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($39,200). Michigan ranks 35th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for couriers and messengers in Michigan
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.82 | $30,830 |
| 25% of workers | $16.72 | $34,780 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.24 | $37,940 |
| 75% of workers | $20.30 | $42,220 |
| 90% of workers | $21.84 | $45,420 |
Couriers and Messengers pay in Michigan metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Traverse City | $39,710 | 30 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn | $39,670 | 620 |
| Saginaw | $38,550 | 60 |
| Lansing-East Lansing | $38,200 | 60 |
| Kalamazoo-Portage | $37,560 | 90 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood | $37,320 | 170 |
| Midland | $35,900 | 30 |
| Flint | $32,880 | 100 |
Michigan unemployment rate: 5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for couriers and messengers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: Up to 1 month (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +8% over ten years, much faster than average · about 23,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Michigan
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Light Truck Drivers | $43,000 |
| Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks | $45,140 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $39,610 |
| Postal Service Mail Carriers | $59,880 |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | $49,490 |
| Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators | $59,490 |
| Postal Service Clerks | $63,650 |
| Cargo and Freight Agents | $47,940 |
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