salary$34,800 a year$17 an hour · median pay in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$27,820per year
Top pay (top 10%)$56,690per year
Jobs in the area12,600people work this job
Can a retail salesperson afford Grand Rapids?
Expensive. Rent of $1,751 a month takes 60.4% of the median retail salesperson salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a retail salesperson make in Grand Rapids, MI?
The median pay for a retail salesperson in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI area is $34,800 a year ($17 an hour). Most earn between $27,820 and $56,690.
Can a retail salesperson afford to live in Grand Rapids?
Typical rent of $1,751 a month takes 60.4% of the median retail salesperson salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area.