Retail Salespersons Salary in Traverse City, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Traverse City, MI

Median annual salary $33,510 -3.1% vs national
Median hourly $16.11
10th percentile $26,650
90th percentile $49,020
Employed locally 2,530
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,650
    25th
    $28,930
    50th (median)
    $33,510
    75th
    $37,250
    90th
    $49,020

    Traverse City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,495 2023 • Census ACS
    Retail Salespersons salary vs area income 43% Median Retail Salespersons salary is 57% 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 Traverse City, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $30,020
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $46,550
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $62,610
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $57,160
    Insurance Sales Agents $60,830
    Counter and Rental Clerks $39,170

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Traverse City, MI is $16.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Traverse City, MI is 3.1% 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 Traverse City?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $26,650 per year in Traverse City, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,930.