Retail Salespersons salary
in Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI
- Middle 50%
- $28,970–$38,490
- vs U.S. median
- -2%
- Metro rank
- #155 of 530
Retail Salespersons in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro earn a median of $34,800 a year, based on BLS estimates for 12,600 jobs (May 2025). That is 2% below the U.S. median of $35,410 and in line with the MI statewide median of $34,640. It ranks #155 of 530 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE12,600 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Retail Salespersons pay in other MI metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $35,130 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $35,040 |
| Jackson, MI | $34,770 |
| Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $34,690 |
| Monroe, MI | $34,620 |
| Traverse City, MI | $34,540 |
| Flint, MI | $34,320 |
| Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $34,290 |
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Questions
What is the average Retail Salespersons salary in Grand Rapids?
The BLS median is $34,800 a year (May 2025). Half of the 12,600 jobs pay between $28,970 and $38,490. The 10th percentile is $27,820 and the 90th is $56,690.
Is Grand Rapids a high-paying metro for Retail Salespersons?
That is 2% below the U.S. median of $35,410 and in line with the MI statewide median of $34,640. It ranks #155 of 530 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Retail Salespersons make an hour in Grand Rapids?
About $16.73 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $34,800 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $13.93–$18.50 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.