SOC 41-2022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Parts Salespersons — Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI · 10 metro areas compared
In Ann Arbor, MI the median wage for Parts Salespersons is $45,330 a year, which is 17.3% higher than the national figure of $38,630.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Ann Arbor, MI the median wage for Parts Salespersons is $45,330 a year, which is 17.3% higher than the national figure of $38,630. Half of workers earn between $38,160 and $57,990. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $35,260 and the ninetieth at $80,080.
The area has 180 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.48 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Detroit leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $48,160. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 336th of 434 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,260 | −8.7% |
| 25th | $38,160 | −1.2% |
| Median (50th) | $45,330 | +17.3% |
| 75th | $57,990 | +50.1% |
| 90th | $80,080 | +107.3% |
| Mean | $51,460 | +33.2% |
Other metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Detroit | $48,160 | 2,720 | |
| 2 | Traverse City | $47,060 | 110 | |
| 3 | Jackson | $44,030 | 90 | |
| 4 | Saginaw | $43,960 | 190 | |
| 5 | Kalamazoo | $43,630 | 190 | |
| 6 | Lansing | $43,410 | 310 | |
| 7 | Niles | $42,910 | 70 | |
| 8 | Monroe | $42,030 | 90 | |
| 9 | Flint | $39,930 | 300 | |
| 10 | Grand Rapids | $39,890 | 1,380 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Ann Arbor run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $45,330 goes as far as $47,121 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 22.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$45,330as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$47,121US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $45,330 a year, 17.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $35,260 to $80,080 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 180 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Detroit, at $48,160.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Parts Salespersons in Ann Arbor, MI?
The median annual wage is $45,330, or $21.79 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 $38,630, so pay in Ann Arbor, MI is 17.3% 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 Ann Arbor, MI earns more than $80,080 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $35,260 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 $48,160 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 180 jobs in this occupation in Ann Arbor, 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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