How much does a retail salesperson make in Michigan?
$34,640a year
Median yearly pay for retail salespersons in Michigan. That is $16.65 an hour or $2,887 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.65
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 111,010
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,770Median: $34,640Highest 10%: $48,320
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,770 | $13.35 | |
| 25th | $29,300 | $14.09 | |
| Median | $34,640 | $16.65 | |
| 75th | $37,750 | $18.15 | |
| 90th | $48,320 | $23.23 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Detroit, MI | $35,130 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $35,040 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $34,800 |
| Jackson, MI | $34,770 |
| Monroe, MI | $34,620 |
| Traverse City, MI | $34,540 |
| Flint, MI | $34,320 |
| Niles, MI | $34,170 |
| Lansing, MI | $33,840 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $33,660 |
| Bay City, MI | $33,320 |
| Midland, MI | $33,260 |
| Battle Creek, MI | $32,460 |
| Saginaw, MI | $31,210 |
| South Bend, IN | $30,930 |
| Muskegon, MI | $30,570 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for retail salespersons.
| 21. Delaware | $35,360 |
| 22. Idaho | $35,080 |
| 23. Rhode Island | $34,860 |
| 24. Michigan | $34,640 |
| 25. Wisconsin | $34,480 |
| 26. South Dakota | $34,370 |
| 27. Wyoming | $34,310 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a retail salesperson make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $16.65 ($34,640 a year).
Do retail salespersons make more in Michigan than the national average?
No: $34,640 against $35,410 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Michigan rank for retail salesperson pay?
Michigan ranks 24 of 51 states.
Which city in Michigan pays retail salespersons the most?
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, with a median of $35,130 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.