Retail Salespersons Salary in Ann Arbor, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ann Arbor, MI

Median annual salary $33,970 -1.8% vs national
Median hourly $16.33
10th percentile $26,880
90th percentile $49,840
Employed locally 4,280
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,880
    25th
    $29,250
    50th (median)
    $33,970
    75th
    $38,160
    90th
    $49,840

    Ann Arbor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,156 2023 • Census ACS
    Retail Salespersons salary vs area income 39% Median Retail Salespersons salary is 61% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Retail Salespersons

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $44,680
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,040
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $42,490
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $39,180
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $38,770
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $38,760

    Nearby metros — Retail Salespersons salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $35,600
    Minot, ND $35,450
    Minnesota $35,310
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $34,700
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $34,370
    Missoula, MT $34,270

    Related occupations in Ann Arbor, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers$30,740
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$67,950
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$77,310
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$48,070
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$137,570
    Counter and Rental Clerks$38,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Ann Arbor?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Ann Arbor, MI is $16.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.29 or more per hour.

    Is Ann Arbor above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Ann Arbor, MI is 1.8% below the national median of $34,580. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Retail Salespersons in Ann Arbor?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $26,880 per year in Ann Arbor, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,250.