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Sales Managers salary in Michigan

Median, range, employment, and 10-year outlook from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, with skills and task data from O*NET. Cost-of-living adjustment from BEA Regional Price Parities.

Adrian Serafin, founder and editor of RateOrchardBy Adrian SerafinFounderUpdated June 12, 2026
Last refreshed: Jun 12, 2026

Sales Managers in Michigan. BLS OES + DOL OFLC + reader-reported submissions. How this is built →

Median annual$136,870
Mean annual$151,230
Range (10th to 90th)$69,790 to $230,070
Michigan employment17,950
State vs national-6.7% vs national
Editorial commentary

What the numbers say

Michigan's median for Sales Managers came in at $136,480 in 2024, about 2.8% below the national median of $140,418. That gap is relatively narrow. In practice, Michigan's lower cost of living closes it almost entirely: with a regional price index of 92.9, a dollar here buys more than it does in most states, and the inflation-adjusted gap between Michigan and the US figure shrinks to well under one percent.

The spread across earners is the more striking number. Sales Managers at the 10th percentile earned $69,490. Those at the 90th earned $232,320. That is a difference of roughly $163,000 between the bottom and the top of the range. A gap that wide usually reflects how different the underlying roles are: a regional sales manager at a mid-size manufacturer and a VP of Sales at a large auto supplier both carry the same occupational code, but they are not doing the same job.

The mean of $152,150 runs about $15,700 above the median. That tells us a smaller group of high earners pulls the average up. For most Sales Managers in Michigan, the median is the more realistic reference point.

BLS projects growth of 4.7% for this occupation nationally between 2024 and 2034, which falls in the average category. Michigan employs roughly 16,690 Sales Managers, a substantial base relative to the state's overall labor market, which reflects the concentration of manufacturing, automotive, and distribution industries that all run dedicated sales operations.

Methodology. Drafted with AI assistance using Anthropic Claude, reviewed by Adrian Serafin against BLS, O*NET, and BEA source data. No fact appears that does not exist in the cited public datasets.

Salary distribution

Where Michigan sales managers fall on the wage curve.

Annual wage distribution

Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)

10TH$69,79025TH$96,790MEDIAN$136,87075TH$184,96090TH$230,070

The middle 50% of workers earn between $96,790 and $184,960, with a median of $136,870.

Real disclosed salaries

Sales Managers in Michigan: actual employer-disclosed pay

Public records from 21 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $147,573. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.

By DOL wage level

DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.

LevelFilingsMedian offer
Level I — entry4$93,361
Level II — qualified7$127,500
Level III — experienced6$181,760
Level IV — fully competent2$200,000

Top employers filing for this role

Companies with the most certified filings for Sales Managers in Michigan. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.

EmployerMost-filed titleFilingsMedian
OSRAM SYLVANIA INC.PRODUCT MANAGER OEM3$141,957
KPIT Technologies, Inc.Associate Vice President2$245,000
Marelli North America, Inc.Electronic Systems Key Account Manager - American OEMs2$164,000
APPLIX INC.DIRECTOR - CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP1$91,042
Aptiv US Services General PartnershipSales Account Manager1$125,000
Collasys LLCSales Manager1$126,422
Evonomy Inc.Director of Sales & Business Development1$66,685
FCA US LLCConnected & Dealer Services Contact Center Lead1$150,108
Locus Robotics Corp.Manager, Solutions Engineering1$147,573
MoldTecs US LLCManager, Technical Sales & Program Management1$200,000

Recent sample filings

A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.

  • Regional Account Manager at NXP USA, Inc.
    $95,680
    NoviWage Level IDecided Mar 24, 2026I-200-26076-710274
  • PRODUCT MANAGER OEM at OSRAM SYLVANIA INC.
    $147,281
    NOVIWage Level IIDecided Mar 9, 2026I-200-26061-673919
  • Senior Sales Manager at ZF Active Safety US Inc.
    $183,520
    NorthvilleWage Level IIIDecided Jan 14, 2026I-200-26007-542390
  • Senior Account Director at KPIT Technologies, Inc.
    $240,000
    NoviWage Level IIIDecided Nov 14, 2025I-200-25307-360181
  • Manager, Solution Innovation at Snowflake Inc.
    $161,741
    CantonWage Level IIIDecided Aug 28, 2025I-200-25233-259001
  • DIRECTOR - CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP at APPLIX INC.
    $91,042
    TROYWage Level IDecided Jun 17, 2025I-200-25161-076954
  • Sales Manager at Umicore Autocat USA Inc.
    $126,422
    Auburn HillsWage Level IIDecided Jun 4, 2025I-200-25148-023869
  • Technical Sales Manager at Marelli North America, Inc.
    $150,000
    SouthfieldWage Level IIDecided May 22, 2025I-200-25135-980876

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.

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By seniority

Sales Managers pay by experience level in Michigan

Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.

Specialties

Sales Managers specialties in Michigan

Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 9 certified offers. The most common variant is Manager, Solution Innovation at a median of $161,741.

SpecialtyTop employerFilingsMedian offer
Manager, Solution InnovationLocus Robotics Corp.3$161,741
PRODUCT MANAGER OEMOSRAM SYLVANIA INC.3$141,957
Sales ManagerCollasys LLC3$126,422

Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.

Pay by industry

Sales Managers in Michigan, by industry

Median offered wage across 21 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Manufacturing leads with a median of $148,787.

IndustryLargest employerFilingsMedian offer
ManufacturingOSRAM SYLVANIA INC.14$148,787
Technology and softwareKPIT Technologies, Inc.5$161,741
Professional servicesEvonomy Inc.1$66,685
Retail and wholesaleSamsung Semiconductor, Inc.1$126,422

Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.

Wage trend

Median annual wage in Michigan over the past 3 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2025 dollars.

Median annual wage, Michigan2023 to 2025
$141,6202023$136,4802024$136,8702025

Typical entry

  • Education

    Bachelor's degree

  • Experience

    5 years or more

  • On-the-job training

    None

Top skills (O*NET)

  • Sales and Marketing

    Knowledge

    4.7 / 5
  • Customer and Personal Service

    Knowledge

    4.5 / 5
  • English Language

    Knowledge

    4.3 / 5
  • Persuasion

    Technical

    4.1 / 5
  • Active Listening

    Basic skill

    4.0 / 5
  • Speaking

    Basic skill

    4.0 / 5
  • Administration and Management

    Knowledge

    4.0 / 5
  • Oral Comprehension

    Ability

    4.0 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

  1. 01

    Direct and coordinate activities involving sales of manufactured products, services, commodities, real estate, or other subjects of sale.

  2. 02

    Resolve customer complaints regarding sales and service.

  3. 03

    Confer with potential customers regarding equipment needs, and advise customers on types of equipment to purchase.

  4. 04

    Review operational records and reports to project sales and determine profitability.

  5. 05

    Oversee regional and local sales managers and their staffs.

  6. 06

    Determine price schedules and discount rates.

  7. 07

    Prepare budgets and approve budget expenditures.

  8. 08

    Monitor customer preferences to determine focus of sales efforts.

10-year outlook

Growth 2024 → 2034

+4.7%

Projected annual openings

BLS outlook

Average growth

Source: BLS Employment Projections, 20242034 cycle.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for Sales Managers in Michigan?
According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Sales Managers in Michigan is $136,870.
How does Michigan compare to the national median for Sales Managers?
The Michigan median is -6.7% versus the BLS national figure of $146,653.
What is the salary range for Sales Managers in Michigan?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $69,790 and the 90th-percentile at $230,070, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
Is Sales Managers a growing field?
BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 4.7% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
What education is required for Sales Managers?
BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Disclaimer

Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.