Retail Salespersons Salary in Michigan City, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Michigan City-La Porte, IN

Median annual salary $28,770 -16.8% vs national
Median hourly $13.83
10th percentile $22,110
90th percentile $45,270
Employed locally 1,550
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,110
    25th
    $25,640
    50th (median)
    $28,770
    75th
    $35,700
    90th
    $45,270

    Michigan City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,452 2023 • Census ACS
    Retail Salespersons salary vs area income 41% Median Retail Salespersons salary is 59% 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
    Washington $38,350
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,420
    Salinas, CA $36,970
    Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area $36,720
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $36,640
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $36,580

    Related occupations in Michigan City, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers$27,800
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$71,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$41,860
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$58,020
    Parts Salespersons$36,860
    Insurance Sales Agents$60,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Michigan City, IN is $13.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.33 or more per hour.

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

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Michigan City, IN is 16.8% 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 Michigan City?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $22,110 per year in Michigan City, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,640.