Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products Salary in Michigan
At $72,980 a year, the median for sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products in Michigan is close to the national median of $72,080 (+1%); Michigan ranks 18th of 51 states by median. Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products earn 48% more than the median across all occupations in Michigan ($49,270). Among neighbouring states, Ohio pays more (up to $73,960 in Ohio) and Indiana and Wisconsin pay less (down to $65,930 in Wisconsin). Michigan employs 40,960 sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products, 9.30 per 1,000 jobs, the 10th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.17 is close to the national share.
Michigan vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Michigan | Hourly | $19.11 | $24.55 | $35.09 | $48.26 | $65.41 | $39.26 | 40,960 | 9.30 | 1.17 |
| Annual | $39,740 | $51,060 | $72,980 | $100,380 | $136,050 | $81,650 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $18.79 | $24.27 | $34.65 | $47.90 | $66.13 | $39.68 | 1,238,190 | – | – |
| Annual | $39,090 | $50,470 | $72,080 | $99,640 | $137,550 | $82,530 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 18th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 10th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.17
- Jobs per 1,000
- 9.30
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Michigan's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Michigan
16 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Michigan publish a row for sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $37.44 | $77,870 | $44,670 | $143,150 | 17,190 | 9.03 | 1.13 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $37.31 | $77,590 | $40,550 | $140,940 | 1,160 | 5.27 | 0.66 |
| Midland, MI | $36.06 | $75,010 | $38,000 | $162,630 | 230 | 6.24 | 0.78 |
| Monroe, MI | $35.73 | $74,320 | $37,830 | $122,160 | 310 | 7.62 | 0.96 |
| Jackson, MI | $34.77 | $72,310 | $40,760 | $130,210 | 410 | 7.36 | 0.92 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $34.70 | $72,170 | $43,610 | $132,660 | 6,980 | 11.67 | 1.47 |
| Kalamazoo-Portage, MI | $33.99 | $70,700 | $39,790 | $128,740 | 1,260 | 10.35 | 1.30 |
| Battle Creek, MI | $32.07 | $66,710 | $40,060 | $138,920 | 350 | 6.41 | 0.81 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI | $31.84 | $66,230 | $37,690 | $136,000 | 1,340 | 10.18 | 1.28 |
| Saginaw, MI | $31.24 | $64,970 | $37,870 | $126,620 | 630 | 7.83 | 0.98 |
| Lansing-East Lansing, MI | $30.69 | $63,820 | $38,970 | $132,880 | 1,320 | 6.09 | 0.76 |
| Traverse City, MI | $30.04 | $62,470 | $38,210 | $120,910 | 490 | 7.18 | 0.90 |
| Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI | $29.74 | $61,850 | $38,260 | $121,880 | 590 | 9.40 | 1.18 |
| Flint, MI | $29.71 | $61,790 | $34,320 | $127,620 | 910 | 6.77 | 0.85 |
| Niles, MI | $29.41 | $61,170 | $33,790 | $129,380 | 450 | 7.47 | 0.94 |
| Bay City, MI | $27.50 | $57,200 | $38,850 | $119,630 | 280 | 8.40 | 1.06 |
| Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $30.80 | $64,050 | $36,940 | $127,370 | 800 | 6.85 | 0.86 |
| Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $30.56 | $63,560 | $38,840 | $126,870 | 1,150 | 7.57 | 0.95 |
| Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $30.46 | $63,360 | $37,950 | $133,340 | 1,240 | 9.18 | 1.15 |
| Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $29.38 | $61,110 | $31,650 | $125,450 | 770 | 6.85 | 0.86 |
Neighbouring states
See the national page for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products (every state ranked) and the Michigan wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Michigan estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.