Retail Salespersons Salary in Lansing, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $31,390 -9.2% vs national
Median hourly $15.09
10th percentile $24,670
90th percentile $46,690
Employed locally 4,910
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,670
    25th
    $28,310
    50th (median)
    $31,390
    75th
    $36,700
    90th
    $46,690

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Retail Salespersons salary vs area income 44% Median Retail Salespersons salary is 56% 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 Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $29,380
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $46,460
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $63,530
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $63,080
    Insurance Sales Agents $62,730
    Counter and Rental Clerks $38,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Lansing?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Lansing, MI is $15.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.20 or more per hour.

    Is Lansing above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Lansing, MI is 9.2% 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 Lansing?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $24,670 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,310.