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Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service Salary in Michigan
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service make in Michigan?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$36,900
Median Annual Salary
▲
+4.4% vs 2024
$38,550
Mean Salary
$36,900
Median Salary
$17.74
Hourly Rate
1,660 people work as Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in Michigan
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service salary by percentile in Michigan
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in Michigan earn a median salary of $36,900 per year ($3,075/month).
This is 6.7% below the national average of $39,556.
Michigan ranks #37 out of 50 states for Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service pay.
Approximately 1,660 people work in this occupation across Michigan.
Salaries increased by 4.4% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service
Prepare incoming and outgoing mail for distribution. Time-stamp, open, read, sort, and route incoming mail; and address, seal, stamp, fold, stuff, and affix postage to outgoing mail or packages. Duties may also include keeping necessary records and completed forms.
Top Skills
Reading Comprehension
3.0
Speaking
3.0
Critical Thinking
3.0
Monitoring
3.0
Time Management
3.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
3.85
English Language
3.36
Mathematics
2.97
Law and Government
2.55
Education and Training
2.54
Typical Education: Associate's Degree
(6.2% of workers)
Salary Range: Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in Michigan
Salaries for Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in Michigan range from $30,080 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $48,530 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $34,490 and $41,810.
Median $36,900
P10: $30,080P25: $34,490P75: $41,810P90: $48,530
10th
$30,080
25th
$34,490
Median
$36,900
75th
$41,810
90th
$48,530
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$30,080
$14.46
$2,506
25th Percentile
$34,490
$16.58
$2,874
Median (50th)
$36,900
$17.74
$3,075
75th Percentile
$41,810
$20.10
$3,484
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$48,530
$23.33
$4,044
Note: The mean (average) salary of $38,550 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#37
Michigan ranks #37 of 50 states
$39,556
National avg. for Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service
How much do Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service make in Michigan?
The median annual salary for Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in Michigan is $36,900 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $38,550.
What is the salary range for a Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in Michigan?
Salaries for Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in Michigan range from $30,080 at the 10th percentile to $48,530 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $34,490 and $41,810.
What is the starting salary for a Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in Michigan?
Entry-level Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service positions in Michigan typically start around $30,080 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $34,490 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in Michigan?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,660 people are employed as Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in Michigan.
What is the hourly rate for a Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in Michigan?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in Michigan is approximately $17.74 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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