SOC 11-2022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Sales Managers — Upper Peninsula of Michigan
Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Sales Managers in Upper Peninsula of Michigan, MI is $108,620 per year, substantially below the national median of $148,270 — a gap of 26.7%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Sales Managers in Upper Peninsula of Michigan, MI is $108,620 per year, substantially below the national median of $148,270 — a gap of 26.7%. Pay ranges from under $54,910 at the tenth percentile to more than $214,210 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $75,910 to $167,770.
The area has 250 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 2.3 of every thousand jobs. Detroit leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $155,560. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 16th of 384 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,910 | −63.0% |
| 25th | $75,910 | −48.8% |
| Median (50th) | $108,620 | −26.7% |
| 75th | $167,770 | +13.2% |
| 90th | $214,210 | +44.5% |
| Mean | $128,600 | −13.3% |
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 | 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 Upper Peninsula of Michigan run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $108,620 goes as far as $112,911 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 23.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$108,620as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$112,911US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $108,620 a year, 26.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $54,910 to $214,210 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 250 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 Upper Peninsula of Michigan, MI?
The median annual wage is $108,620, or $52.22 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 Upper Peninsula of Michigan, MI is 26.7% 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 Upper Peninsula of Michigan, MI earns more than $214,210 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $54,910 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 250 jobs in this occupation in Upper Peninsula of Michigan, 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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