Parts Salespersons Salary in Traverse City, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Traverse City, MI

Median annual salary $42,590 +13.8% vs national
Median hourly $20.47
10th percentile $28,620
90th percentile $58,670
Employed locally 110
National median $37,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,620
    25th
    $33,860
    50th (median)
    $42,590
    75th
    $47,330
    90th
    $58,670

    Traverse City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,495 2023 • Census ACS
    Parts Salespersons salary vs area income 55% Median Parts Salespersons salary is 45% 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
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $46,320
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $45,170

    Related occupations in Traverse City, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $33,510
    Cashiers $30,020
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $46,550
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $62,610
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $57,160
    Insurance Sales Agents $60,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Parts Salespersons make per hour in Traverse City?

    The median hourly wage for Parts Salespersons in Traverse City, MI is $20.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.23 or more per hour.

    Is Traverse City above or below average for Parts Salespersons salaries?

    The median Parts Salespersons salary in Traverse City, MI is 13.8% 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 Traverse City?

    Entry-level Parts Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $28,620 per year in Traverse City, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,860.