SOC 41-3011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Advertising Sales Agents — Traverse City
Traverse City, MI · 4 metro areas compared
In Traverse City, MI the median wage is $49,200.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Traverse City, MI the median wage is $49,200. That is 24.1% lower than the national median of $64,820. Pay ranges from under $36,730 at the tenth percentile to more than $78,430 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $42,450 to $63,250.
The area has 40 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.89 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Detroit records the highest median at $67,950. Of the 292 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 174th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,730 | −43.3% |
| 25th | $42,450 | −34.5% |
| Median (50th) | $49,200 | −24.1% |
| 75th | $63,250 | −2.4% |
| 90th | $78,430 | +21.0% |
| Mean | $57,410 | −11.4% |
Other metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Detroit | $67,950 | 970 | |
| 2 | Lansing | $62,660 | 90 | |
| 3 | Grand Rapids | $62,140 | 130 | |
| 4 | Kalamazoo | $60,170 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Traverse City run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $49,200 goes as far as $51,143 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 21.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$49,200as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$51,143US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $49,200 a year, 24.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,730 to $78,430 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Detroit, at $67,950.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Advertising Sales Agents in Traverse City, MI?
The median annual wage is $49,200, or $23.65 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $64,820, so pay in Traverse City, MI is 24.1% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Traverse City, MI earns more than $78,430 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,730 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Detroit, at $67,950 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in Traverse City, MI. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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