SOC 13-1081 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Logisticians — Michigan
Michigan · 10 metro areas compared
At $83,200, median pay for Logisticians in Michigan tracks the national median of $82,320 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $83,200, median pay for Logisticians in Michigan tracks the national median of $82,320 closely. Pay ranges from under $52,810 at the tenth percentile to more than $132,900 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $65,220 to $106,570.
The area has 10,270 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.45 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Michigan ranks number 21st out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Detroit records the highest median at $93,130. Of the 774 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 175th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,810 | −35.8% |
| 25th | $65,220 | −20.8% |
| Median (50th) | $83,200 | +1.1% |
| 75th | $106,570 | +29.5% |
| 90th | $132,900 | +61.4% |
| Mean | $90,350 | +9.8% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Detroit | $93,130 | 5,920 | |
| 2 | Ann Arbor | $83,430 | 380 | |
| 3 | Niles | $82,330 | 140 | |
| 4 | Kalamazoo | $79,030 | 250 | |
| 5 | Monroe | $78,890 | 50 | |
| 6 | Battle Creek | $78,850 | 100 | |
| 7 | Saginaw | $77,630 | 90 | |
| 8 | Grand Rapids | $77,050 | 1,130 | |
| 9 | Jackson | $75,940 | 90 | |
| 10 | Traverse City | $75,180 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Michigan run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $83,200 goes as far as $86,486 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 5.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$83,200as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$86,486US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $83,200 a year, 1.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $52,810 to $132,900 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 10,270 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 21st of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Detroit, at $93,130.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Logisticians in Michigan?
The median annual wage is $83,200, or $40.00 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $82,320, so pay in Michigan is 1.1% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Michigan earns more than $132,900 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $52,810 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Detroit, at $93,130 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 10,270 jobs in this occupation in Michigan. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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