SOC 43-4011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Brokerage Clerks — Michigan
Michigan · 2 metro areas compared
In Michigan the median wage for Brokerage Clerks is $73,350 a year, which is 11.6% higher than the national figure of $65,750.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Michigan the median wage for Brokerage Clerks is $73,350 a year, which is 11.6% higher than the national figure of $65,750. Half of workers earn between $61,200 and $78,350. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $57,080 and the ninetieth at $92,160.
The area has 430 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.42 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Among the 40 states with published data for this occupation, Michigan ranks 7th by median wage. Detroit leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $77,940. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 253rd of 774 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,080 | −13.2% |
| 25th | $61,200 | −6.9% |
| Median (50th) | $73,350 | +11.6% |
| 75th | $78,350 | +19.2% |
| 90th | $92,160 | +40.2% |
| Mean | $72,740 | +10.6% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Detroit | $77,940 | 190 | |
| 2 | Grand Rapids | $68,100 | 70 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Michigan run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $73,350 goes as far as $76,247 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 16.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$73,350as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$76,247US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $73,350 a year, 11.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $57,080 to $92,160 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 430 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 7th of 40 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Detroit, at $77,940.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Brokerage Clerks in Michigan?
The median annual wage is $73,350, or $35.26 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 $65,750, so pay in Michigan is 11.6% higher. 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 Michigan earns more than $92,160 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $57,080 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 $77,940 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 430 jobs in this occupation in Michigan. 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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