Parts Salespersons Salary in Detroit, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI

Median annual salary $46,320 +23.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.27
10th percentile $29,230
90th percentile $72,370
Employed locally 2,610
National median $37,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,230
    25th
    $35,230
    50th (median)
    $46,320
    75th
    $59,650
    90th
    $72,370

    Detroit economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,123 2023 • Census ACS
    Parts Salespersons salary vs area income 62% Median Parts Salespersons salary is 38% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Parts Salespersons

    Metro areaMedian salary
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $56,540
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $56,300
    North Dakota $52,000
    Bismarck, ND $51,440
    Minot, ND $51,100
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $50,370

    Nearby metros — Parts Salespersons salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minot, ND $51,100
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $48,860
    Minnesota $47,160
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $46,690
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $45,170
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $44,930

    Related occupations in Detroit, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $34,700
    Cashiers $29,750
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $78,580
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $77,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $47,810
    Counter and Rental Clerks $39,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Parts Salespersons make per hour in Detroit?

    The median hourly wage for Parts Salespersons in Detroit, MI is $22.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.63 or more per hour.

    Is Detroit above or below average for Parts Salespersons salaries?

    The median Parts Salespersons salary in Detroit, MI is 23.7% above the national median of $37,440. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Parts Salespersons in Detroit?

    Entry-level Parts Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $29,230 per year in Detroit, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,230.