Retail Salespersons Salary in Bay City, MI

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

Median annual salary $30,120 -12.9% vs national
Median hourly $14.48
10th percentile $23,100
90th percentile $52,500
Employed locally 1,030
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,100
    25th
    $26,890
    50th (median)
    $30,120
    75th
    $36,290
    90th
    $52,500

    Bay City economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,523 2023 • Census ACS
    Retail Salespersons salary vs area income 50% Median Retail Salespersons salary is 50% 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 Bay City, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $27,820
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $57,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $43,020
    Counter and Rental Clerks $35,630
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $58,590
    Parts Salespersons $37,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Bay City?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Bay City, MI is $14.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.10 or more per hour.

    Is Bay City above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Bay City, MI is 12.9% 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 Bay City?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $23,100 per year in Bay City, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,890.