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Couriers and Messengers average salary by city in Michigan
- Traverse City$40,190
- Detroit$39,840
- Lansing$39,300
- Kalamazoo$38,250
- Grand Rapids$37,790
- Saginaw$37,750
- Midland$35,790
- Flint$34,470
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traverse City | $40,190 | $39,710 | $38,410 | $33,011 | 93 |
| Detroit | $39,840 | $39,670 | $36,240 | $31,928 | 100 |
| Lansing | $39,300 | $38,200 | $35,940 | $31,999 | 95 |
| Kalamazoo | $38,250 | $37,560 | $35,710 | $31,535 | 95 |
| Grand Rapids | $37,790 | $37,320 | $34,080 | $30,705 | 96 |
| Saginaw | $37,750 | $38,550 | $36,950 | $30,675 | 91 |
| Midland | $35,790 | $35,900 | $35,900 | $29,663 | 92 |
| Flint | $34,470 | $32,880 | $28,780 | $28,371 | 93 |
*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 43-5021.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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