Retail Salespersons Salary in Detroit, MI

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

Median annual salary $34,700 +0.3% vs national
Median hourly $16.68
10th percentile $27,210
90th percentile $52,020
Employed locally 48,560
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,210
    25th
    $29,160
    50th (median)
    $34,700
    75th
    $38,000
    90th
    $52,020

    Detroit economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,123 2023 • Census ACS
    Retail Salespersons salary vs area income 46% Median Retail Salespersons salary is 54% 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
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $34,370
    Missoula, MT $34,270
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $34,220

    Related occupations in Detroit, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    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
    Insurance Sales Agents $61,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Detroit?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Detroit, MI is $16.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.42 or more per hour.

    Is Detroit above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Detroit, MI is 0.3% above 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 Detroit?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $27,210 per year in Detroit, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,160.