Sales Manager Salary in Detroit, MI
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The median sales manager in the Detroit area earns $155,560 a year ($74.79 an hour), 5% above the U.S. median ($148,270) and 14% above the Michigan median ($136,870). Half of the 8,760 sales managers there earn between $104,860 and $201,980.
Median $155,560
10th: $79,25090th: $251,160
| Annual pay | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $79,250 | $69,790 | $73,170 |
| 25th percentile | $104,860 | $96,790 | $100,360 |
| Median | $155,560 | $136,870 | $148,270 |
| 75th percentile | $201,980 | $184,960 | $207,340 |
| 90th percentile | $251,160 | $230,070 | $290,540 |
| Average | $160,820 | $151,230 | $164,350 |
| Jobs | 8,760 | 17,950 | 637,080 |
Detroit, MI ranks 20th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for sales manager pay. Highest: New York, NY ($215,150).
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Check my paySales manager pay in other cities
- Grand Rapids, MI: $131,030
- New York, NY: $215,150
- Boston, MA: $206,610
- San Jose, CA: $201,780
- Seattle, WA: $184,320
- Denver, CO: $181,580
- Washington, DC: $175,820
- San Francisco, CA: $170,810
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- Marketing Manager: $149,310
- General Manager: $104,010
- Financial Manager: $160,240
- IT Manager: $170,040
- Healthcare Administrator: $114,340
- Construction Manager: $109,890
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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.