Customer Service Representatives pay range in Battle Creek
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,220 a year or less, while the top 10% make $59,490 or more. The middle half of customer service representatives in Battle Creek earn between $34,860 and $48,040.
- $30K10th
- $35K25th
- $41KMedian
- $48K75th
- $59K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $43,440 | $3,620 | $20.88 |
| Median | $40,870 | $3,406 | $19.65 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $34,860 | $2,905 | $16.76 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $48,040 | $4,003 | $23.10 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Customer Service Representatives pay in Battle Creek vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Customer service representatives in Battle Creek earn 5% less than the Michigan average ($45,870) and 7% less than the U.S. average ($46,590). At the median the gap is -9% against the U.S. median of $44,770.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Creek | $43,440 | $40,870 | $30,220 | $59,490 | 620 |
| Michigan | $45,870 | $43,950 | $30,670 | $63,830 | 71,310 |
| United States | $46,590 | $44,770 | $31,750 | $63,590 | 2,595,750 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Customer Service Representatives salary after taxes in Battle Creek
On the average salary of $43,440, a single filer in Battle Creek takes home about $35,108 a year, or $2,926 a month and $1,350 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Battle Creek's local income tax (1%).
Is Battle Creek a good place for customer service representatives? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Battle Creek area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.5), so the average $43,440 buys what about $47,978 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Battle Creek ($48,690). A typical home costs $189,677, or 4.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Customer Service Representatives salary in other Michigan cities
Battle Creek ranks 11th of 15 Michigan metro areas for this job; Midland pays the most ($57,930).
- Midland$57,930
- Detroit$46,370
- Grand Rapids$46,300
- Kalamazoo$45,450
- Lansing$44,880
- Jackson$44,600
- Niles$44,360
- Traverse City$44,310
- Monroe$44,060
- Battle Creek$43,440
Highest-paying cities for customer service representatives
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($63,890).
- San Jose, CA$63,890
- San Francisco, CA$61,320
- Midland, MI$57,930
- Stockton, CA$57,650
- Seattle, WA$56,350
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Customer Service Representatives salary in Battle Creek: questions
How much do customer service representatives make an hour in Battle Creek?
$20.89 an hour on average, and $19.65 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level customer service representatives salary in Battle Creek?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,220 a year and the 25th percentile is $34,860, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the customer service representatives take-home pay in Battle Creek?
About $35,108 a year ($2,926 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $43,440. Includes Battle Creek's local income tax (1%).
Do customer service representatives earn more in Battle Creek than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% less than the U.S. average for this job ($46,590).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 43-4051; area Battle Creek, MI (12980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.0%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Battle Creek's local income tax (1%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.68, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.68).
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