Sales representative salary in Michigan
The median sales representative in Michigan earns $73,380 a year, or $35.28 an hour, in the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ May 2025 survey. That is 5% above the national median of $69,990, and 13th of the 54 states and territories BLS publishes.
The middle half of Michigan’s 27,160 sales representatives earn between $49,290 and $103,070. The highest paying metro area in the state is Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, at $76,990.
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Sales representative salary by city in Michigan
Every metro area in Michigan where BLS publishes a median for sales representatives, highest first. A metro that crosses a state line appears under each of its states.
| Metro area | Median annual | Median hourly | Middle half earns | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $76,990 | $37.01 | $51,010 to $105,840 | 13,130 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $75,310 | $36.21 | $50,560 to $106,470 | 1,060 |
| Lansing-East Lansing, MI | $67,090 | $32.25 | $48,610 to $96,050 | 1,010 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $66,340 | $31.89 | $49,760 to $94,570 | 3,210 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI | $63,230 | $30.40 | $47,510 to $93,130 | 880 |
| Monroe, MI | $62,280 | $29.94 | $48,980 to $82,820 | 150 |
| Traverse City, MI | $62,110 | $29.86 | $44,620 to $81,340 | 350 |
| Kalamazoo-Portage, MI | $61,420 | $29.53 | $48,060 to $87,930 | 550 |
| Battle Creek, MI | $61,190 | $29.42 | $46,630 to $87,930 | 240 |
| Flint, MI | $61,110 | $29.38 | $42,880 to $82,510 | 580 |
| Niles, MI | $60,250 | $28.97 | $43,210 to $78,660 | 220 |
| Jackson, MI | $58,570 | $28.16 | $38,970 to $83,230 | 350 |
| Bay City, MI | $58,120 | $27.94 | $46,760 to $79,330 | 120 |
| Midland, MI | $57,970 | $27.87 | $41,340 to $79,260 | 130 |
| Saginaw, MI | $57,500 | $27.65 | $39,970 to $78,900 | 410 |
| Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI | $49,700 | $23.89 | $38,220 to $71,200 | 180 |
What a sales representative costs an employer in Michigan
Wages are the start. At employers with fewer than 50 workers, benefits add 35% on top (BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation), so a sales representative at the Michigan median costs about $99,100 a year. The employer’s view for every state and metro is on what a sales representative costs, and the routine part of the job is what Liaison does inside the tools a business already runs.
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Questions
How much does a sales representative make in Michigan?
The median sales representative in Michigan earned $73,380 a year, or $35.28 an hour, in May 2025. The middle half earned between $49,290 and $103,070. Nationally the median is $69,990, so Michigan pays 5% more than the country as a whole.
Which cities in Michigan pay sales representatives the most?
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI ($76,990), Ann Arbor, MI ($75,310) and Lansing-East Lansing, MI ($67,090).
What does a sales representative cost an employer in Michigan?
Benefits at employers with fewer than 50 workers add 35% on top of wages, so a sales representative at the Michigan median costs about $99,100 a year. The employer’s view is at useliaison.com/back-office-costs/sales-representative.
Sales representative salary in other states
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, occupation 41-3091. Annual figures assume 2,080 hours a year. Updated 2026-10-02.
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