E-commerce Order Specialist salary and cost of hiring in Michigan
The median e-commerce order specialist in Michigan earned $44,240 a year in May 2025[1], 4.2% below the US median of $46,170. That puts Michigan at #32 of 48 states for this job.
BLS occupation 43-4151. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-16.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | $34,060 | $44,240 | $61,830 | |
| United States | $35,530 | $46,170 | $63,530 |
The middle half of e-commerce order specialists in Michigan earns $37,430–$51,430; the top tenth earns $61,830 or more, 1.8 times the bottom tenth.
What a hire really costs
Benefits and payroll taxes are 30.0% of total compensation in US private industry[2]. At the Michigan median that makes about $63,200 a year before recruiting, equipment and office space. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
Our open e-commerce order specialist roles pay $700–$1,000 a month under a direct contract. The one-time fee is $2,500–$3,000[3] with a 90-day replacement; paying through Deel adds $49 a month[4]. Change any number below to match your plan.
Pay by metro area in Michigan
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor, MI | $57,720 | 60 | |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $55,640 | 380 | |
| Lansing-East Lansing, MI | $48,390 | 60 | |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $49,070 | 940 | |
| Niles, MI | $48,710 | 40 | |
| Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $58,270 | 30 | |
| Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $55,930 | 40 | |
| Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI | $51,740 | 30 | |
| Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $55,660 | 70 | |
| Kalamazoo-Portage, MI | $52,920 | 70 | |
| Saginaw, MI | $48,350 | 30 | |
| Flint, MI | $51,910 | 90 | |
| Traverse City, MI | $54,000 | 30 | |
| Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $41,410 | 70 | |
| Battle Creek, MI | $40,570 | 40 |
Ann Arbor, MI pays the most ($50,330) and Battle Creek, MI the least ($35,500): $14,830 a year apart for the same job.
What an e-commerce order specialist does
An e-commerce order specialist keeps orders moving in an online store: order processing, inventory, listings and the communication with warehouses, carriers and customers around them.
Neighbours in the ranking
| State | Median | vs Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | +0.2% | |
| Texas | +0.1% | |
| Michigan | +0.0% | |
| Nebraska | -0.4% | |
| Mississippi | -2.7% |
Questions
How much does an e-commerce order specialist earn in Michigan?
The median was $44,240 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $37,430 to $51,430.
What does it cost to employ an e-commerce order specialist in Michigan?
About $63,200 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Michigan do e-commerce order specialists earn the most?
Ann Arbor, MI, with a median of $50,330 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-4151: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes434151.htm
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr0.htm
- Silkstaff pricing: https://silkstaff.com/#pricing
- Deel pricing, contractor management: https://www.deel.com/pricing/
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Data checked 2026-10-16.