Retail Salespersons pay in Michigan
In Michigan, the median pay for retail salespersons is $16.65 an hour ($34,640 a year). About 111,010 people work in this job there.
That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($35,410). Michigan ranks 24th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for retail salespersons in Michigan
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.35 | $27,770 |
| 25% of workers | $14.09 | $29,300 |
| Half of workers (median) | $16.65 | $34,640 |
| 75% of workers | $18.15 | $37,750 |
| 90% of workers | $23.23 | $48,320 |
Retail Salespersons pay in Michigan metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn | $35,130 | 48,610 |
| Ann Arbor | $35,040 | 4,570 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood | $34,800 | 12,600 |
| Jackson | $34,770 | 1,210 |
| Monroe | $34,620 | 1,250 |
| Traverse City | $34,540 | 2,390 |
| Flint | $34,320 | 4,080 |
| Niles | $34,170 | 1,590 |
| Lansing-East Lansing | $33,840 | 4,750 |
| Kalamazoo-Portage | $33,660 | 3,130 |
| Bay City | $33,320 | 920 |
| Midland | $33,260 | 790 |
| Battle Creek | $32,460 | 1,130 |
| Saginaw | $31,210 | 3,410 |
| Muskegon-Norton Shores | $30,570 | 2,360 |
Michigan unemployment rate: 5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for retail salespersons
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -0.3% over ten years, little or no change · about 520,600 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Michigan
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Cashiers | $29,740 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $35,930 |
| Customer Service Representatives | $43,950 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | $46,430 |
| Counter and Rental Clerks | $39,350 |
| Parts Salespersons | $44,070 |
| Order Clerks | $44,240 |
| Demonstrators and Product Promoters | $50,290 |
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