Order Clerks Salary in Michigan
Order Clerks in Michigan make a median of $45,100 a year, or about $21.68 an hour. The range runs from $34K at the entry level to $63K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Michigan. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $45K get you in Michigan?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Michigan
Entry-level order clerks (10th percentile) start around $34K. Mid-career wages sit at $45K. Top earners bring in $63K or more, a $29K spread from bottom to top.
Order Clerks salary by metro in Michigan
9 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor | $49K | +9% | 60 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood | $49K | +9% | 360 |
| Niles | $47K | +4% | 30 |
| Traverse City | $46K | +2% | 40 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn | $45K | +1% | 860 |
| Kalamazoo-Portage | $45K | +0% | 80 |
| Saginaw | $44K | -3% | 30 |
| Lansing-East Lansing | $44K | -3% | 70 |
| Flint | $42K | -8% | 90 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do order clerks make in Michigan?
The median is $45,100 a year, that works out to about $22 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $33,850, and experienced order clerks can clear $62,890. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $45K enough to live in Michigan?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,030/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,272/month, which eats 42% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a order clerks salary go in Michigan?
Michigan has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median order clerks salary is worth about $48,035 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do order clerks get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.