Retail Salespersons Salary in Jackson, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jackson, MI

Median annual salary $33,240 -3.9% vs national
Median hourly $15.98
10th percentile $25,840
90th percentile $53,500
Employed locally 1,300
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,840
    25th
    $28,300
    50th (median)
    $33,240
    75th
    $36,830
    90th
    $53,500

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,004 2023 • Census ACS
    Retail Salespersons salary vs area income 51% Median Retail Salespersons salary is 49% 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 Jackson, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers$28,780
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$45,760
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$72,290
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$56,850
    Counter and Rental Clerks$36,800
    Insurance Sales Agents$47,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Jackson, MI is $15.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.63 or more per hour.

    Is Jackson above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Jackson, MI is 3.9% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $25,840 per year in Jackson, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,300.