SOC 53-7065 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Stockers and Order Fillers — Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI · 10 metro areas compared
At $36,230, median pay for Stockers and Order Fillers in Ann Arbor, MI tracks the national median of $37,330 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $36,230, median pay for Stockers and Order Fillers in Ann Arbor, MI tracks the national median of $37,330 closely. Pay ranges from under $30,640 at the tenth percentile to more than $55,370 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $33,750 to $42,590.
The area has 2,500 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.63 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Flint records the highest median at $37,800. Of the 434 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 398th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,640 | −17.9% |
| 25th | $33,750 | −9.6% |
| Median (50th) | $36,230 | −2.9% |
| 75th | $42,590 | +14.1% |
| 90th | $55,370 | +48.3% |
| Mean | $40,030 | +7.2% |
Other metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flint | $37,800 | 3,710 | |
| 2 | Detroit | $36,720 | 37,090 | |
| 3 | Grand Rapids | $35,840 | 10,960 | |
| 4 | Monroe | $35,660 | 940 | |
| 5 | Traverse City | $35,460 | 1,260 | |
| 6 | Midland | $35,380 | 550 | |
| 7 | Battle Creek | $35,130 | 920 | |
| 8 | Kalamazoo | $35,090 | 2,240 | |
| 9 | Lansing | $34,930 | 3,780 | |
| 10 | Niles | $34,750 | 1,200 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Ann Arbor run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $36,230 goes as far as $37,661 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 0.9% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$36,230as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$37,661US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $36,230 a year, 2.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $30,640 to $55,370 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,500 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Flint, at $37,800.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Stockers and Order Fillers in Ann Arbor, MI?
The median annual wage is $36,230, or $17.42 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 $37,330, so pay in Ann Arbor, MI is 2.9% lower. 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 Ann Arbor, MI earns more than $55,370 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $30,640 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 Flint, at $37,800 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 2,500 jobs in this occupation in Ann Arbor, MI. 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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