SOC 11-2022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Sales Managers — Niles
Niles, MI · 10 metro areas compared
At $136,880, median pay for Sales Managers in Niles, MI tracks the national median of $148,270 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $136,880, median pay for Sales Managers in Niles, MI tracks the national median of $148,270 closely. Pay ranges from under $74,370 at the tenth percentile to more than $219,380 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $99,600 to $167,850.
Employment stands at 240, or 4.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Detroit records the highest median at $155,560. Of the 239 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 10th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $74,370 | −49.8% |
| 25th | $99,600 | −32.8% |
| Median (50th) | $136,880 | −7.7% |
| 75th | $167,850 | +13.2% |
| 90th | $219,380 | +48.0% |
| Mean | $150,540 | +1.5% |
Other 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 | Battle Creek | $132,120 | 170 | |
| 5 | Grand Rapids | $131,030 | 2,490 | |
| 6 | Bay City | $130,760 | 110 | |
| 7 | Monroe | $129,620 | 130 | |
| 8 | Kalamazoo | $128,360 | 480 | |
| 9 | Midland | $128,280 | 80 | |
| 10 | Saginaw | $127,720 | 250 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Niles run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $136,880 goes as far as $142,287 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
$136,880as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$142,287US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $136,880 a year, 7.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $74,370 to $219,380 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 240 jobs in 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 Niles, MI?
The median annual wage is $136,880, or $65.81 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 Niles, MI 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 Niles, MI earns more than $219,380 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $74,370 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 240 jobs in this occupation in Niles, 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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