salary$35,130 a year$17 an hour · median pay in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$28,550per year
Top pay (top 10%)$48,720per year
Jobs in the area48,610people work this job
Can a retail salesperson afford Warren?
Expensive. Rent of $1,444 a month takes 49.3% 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 Warren, MI?
The median pay for a retail salesperson in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI area is $35,130 a year ($17 an hour). Most earn between $28,550 and $48,720.
Can a retail salesperson afford to live in Warren?
Typical rent of $1,444 a month takes 49.3% 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 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area.