Retail Salespersons Salary in Midland, MI

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

Median annual salary $32,090 -7.2% vs national
Median hourly $15.43
10th percentile $24,030
90th percentile $46,940
Employed locally 870
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,030
    25th
    $28,040
    50th (median)
    $32,090
    75th
    $36,490
    90th
    $46,940

    Midland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,538 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
    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 Midland, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $29,450
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $95,000
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $45,930
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $59,990
    Counter and Rental Clerks $39,330
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $105,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Midland?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Midland, MI is $15.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.76 or more per hour.

    Is Midland above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Midland, MI is 7.2% 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 Midland?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $24,030 per year in Midland, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,040.