Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel Salary in Detroit, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI

Median annual salary $77,730 +17.3% vs national
Median hourly $37.37
10th percentile $37,890
90th percentile $159,420
Employed locally 13,300
National median $66,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,890
    25th
    $49,960
    50th (median)
    $77,730
    75th
    $109,450
    90th
    $159,420

    Detroit economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,123 2023 • Census ACS
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel salary vs area income 103% Median Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel salary is 3% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $104,100
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $101,560
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $101,170
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $99,300
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $93,760
    Boulder, CO $91,530

    Nearby metros — Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $76,870
    Midland, TX $75,070
    Minnesota $74,630
    Minot, ND $71,990
    Ann Arbor, MI $67,950
    Michigan $66,910

    Related occupations in Detroit, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $34,700
    Cashiers $29,750
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $78,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $47,810
    Counter and Rental Clerks $39,300
    Insurance Sales Agents $61,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel make per hour in Detroit?

    The median hourly wage for Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel in Detroit, MI is $37.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $72.29 or more per hour.

    Is Detroit above or below average for Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel salaries?

    The median Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel salary in Detroit, MI is 17.3% above the national median of $66,260. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel in Detroit?

    Entry-level Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel (10th percentile) earn around $37,890 per year in Detroit, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,960.