Retail Salesperson Salary in Grand Rapids, MI
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The median retail salesperson in the Grand Rapids area earns $34,800 a year ($16.73 an hour), 2% below the U.S. median ($35,410) and about the same as the Michigan median ($34,640). Half of the 12,600 retail salespeople there earn between $28,970 and $38,490.
| Annual pay | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $27,820 | $27,770 | $27,210 |
| 25th percentile | $28,970 | $29,300 | $29,900 |
| Median | $34,800 | $34,640 | $35,410 |
| 75th percentile | $38,490 | $37,750 | $38,670 |
| 90th percentile | $56,690 | $48,320 | $47,890 |
| Average | $38,380 | $37,830 | $37,310 |
| Jobs | 12,600 | 111,010 | 3,897,860 |
Grand Rapids, MI ranks 21st of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for retail salesperson pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($44,220).
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Check my payRetail salesperson pay in other cities
- Detroit, MI: $35,130
- San Jose, CA: $44,220
- San Francisco, CA: $43,850
- Seattle, WA: $42,080
- Denver, CO: $38,470
- New York, NY: $38,280
- Sacramento, CA: $38,100
- San Diego, CA: $37,810
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Similar jobs in Grand Rapids, MI
- Cashier: $29,880
- Sales Representative: $66,340
- Manufacturer's Representative: $72,170
- Retail Supervisor: $46,100
- Financial Services Sales Agent: $62,090
- Insurance Agent: $61,360
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.