SOC 11-2022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Sales Managers — Michigan
Michigan · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Sales Managers in Michigan is $136,870 per year, close to the national median of $148,270 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Sales Managers in Michigan is $136,870 per year, close to the national median of $148,270 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $96,790 and $184,960. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $69,790 and the ninetieth at $230,070.
The area has 17,950 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 4.1 of every thousand jobs. Michigan ranks number 21st out of 50 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Detroit records the highest median at $155,560. Of the 774 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 33rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $69,790 | −52.9% |
| 25th | $96,790 | −34.7% |
| Median (50th) | $136,870 | −7.7% |
| 75th | $184,960 | +24.7% |
| 90th | $230,070 | +55.2% |
| Mean | $151,230 | +2.0% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Detroit | $155,560 | 8,760 | |
| 2 | Jackson | $151,710 | 170 | |
| 3 | Ann Arbor | $148,630 | 650 | |
| 4 | Niles | $136,880 | 240 | |
| 5 | Battle Creek | $132,120 | 170 | |
| 6 | Grand Rapids | $131,030 | 2,490 | |
| 7 | Bay City | $130,760 | 110 | |
| 8 | Monroe | $129,620 | 130 | |
| 9 | Kalamazoo | $128,360 | 480 | |
| 10 | Midland | $128,280 | 80 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Michigan run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $136,870 goes as far as $142,277 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 4.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$136,870as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$142,277US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $136,870 a year, 7.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $69,790 to $230,070 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 17,950 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 21st of 50 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Detroit, at $155,560.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Sales Managers in Michigan?
The median annual wage is $136,870, or $65.80 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 $148,270, so pay in Michigan is 7.7% 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 Michigan earns more than $230,070 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $69,790 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 $155,560 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 17,950 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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