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Mail Carrier Salary in Michigan (2026)
$28.79 per hour · take-home ≈ $47,749/year ($3,979/month) for a single filer
Mail Carrier pay range in Michigan
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $42,390 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $48,940 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $59,880 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $79,580 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $81,040 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 11,610 Mail Carrier jobs in Michigan (occupation code 43-5052, “Postal Service Mail Carriers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Michigan
A median Mail Carrier salary of $59,880 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Michigan state income tax, a single filer keeps about $47,749 — an effective tax rate of 20.3%.
| Gross (median) | $59,880 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,006 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,581 |
| Michigan state income tax | −$2,545 |
| Take-home (annual) | $47,749 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,979 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Mail Carrier make in Michigan?
- The median Mail Carrier salary in Michigan is $59,880 per year ($28.79 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $48,940 and $79,580.
- What is the take-home pay for a Mail Carrier in Michigan?
- On the median salary of $59,880, a single filer in Michigan takes home about $47,749 per year ($3,979 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.3%.
- How many Mail Carrier jobs are there in Michigan?
- BLS counts 11,610 Mail Carrier jobs in Michigan in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Michigan state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Michigan.