Sales Representative Salary in Detroit, MI
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The median sales representative in the Detroit area earns $76,990 a year ($37.01 an hour), 10% above the U.S. median ($69,990) and 5% above the Michigan median ($73,380). Half of the 13,130 sales representatives there earn between $51,010 and $105,840.
| Annual pay | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $39,990 | $38,970 | $37,980 |
| 25th percentile | $51,010 | $49,290 | $47,670 |
| Median | $76,990 | $73,380 | $69,990 |
| 75th percentile | $105,840 | $103,070 | $100,480 |
| 90th percentile | $150,360 | $135,720 | $148,840 |
| Average | $86,800 | $82,090 | $82,430 |
| Jobs | 13,130 | 27,160 | 1,256,010 |
Detroit, MI ranks 12th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for sales representative pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($116,510).
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Check my paySales representative pay in other cities
- Grand Rapids, MI: $66,340
- San Jose, CA: $116,510
- San Francisco, CA: $96,960
- New York, NY: $93,750
- Boston, MA: $83,420
- Seattle, WA: $82,540
- Denver, CO: $80,650
- Los Angeles, CA: $79,450
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Similar jobs in Detroit, MI
- Financial Services Sales Agent: $77,540
- Insurance Agent: $63,580
- Retail Salesperson: $35,130
- Cashier: $30,090
- Manufacturer's Representative: $77,870
- Retail Supervisor: $48,280
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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.