Parts Salespersons pay range in Detroit
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,570 a year or less, while the top 10% make $78,270 or more. The middle half of parts salespersons in Detroit earn between $37,320 and $61,490.
- $31K10th
- $37K25th
- $48KMedian
- $61K75th
- $78K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $51,450 | $4,288 | $24.74 |
| Median | $48,160 | $4,013 | $23.15 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $37,320 | $3,110 | $17.94 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $61,490 | $5,124 | $29.56 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Parts Salespersons pay in Detroit vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Parts salespersons in Detroit earn 8% more than the Michigan average ($47,820) and 17% more than the U.S. average ($43,830). At the median the gap is +25% against the U.S. median of $38,630.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | $51,450 | $48,160 | $30,570 | $78,270 | 2,720 |
| Michigan | $47,820 | $44,070 | $30,570 | $73,670 | 7,520 |
| United States | $43,830 | $38,630 | $28,240 | $62,890 | 270,070 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Parts Salespersons salary after taxes in Detroit
On the average salary of $51,450, a single filer in Detroit takes home about $40,484 a year, or $3,374 a month and $1,557 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Detroit's local income tax (2.4%).
Is Detroit a good place for parts salespersons? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Detroit area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.3), so the average $51,450 buys what about $51,297 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Detroit ($52,080). A typical home costs $269,080, or 5.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Parts Salespersons salary in other Michigan cities
Detroit ranks 2nd of 14 Michigan metro areas for this job; Ann Arbor pays the most ($51,460).
- Ann Arbor$51,460
- Detroit$51,450
- Jackson$48,890
- Traverse City$48,510
- Kalamazoo$48,130
- Saginaw$47,170
- Lansing$46,730
- Flint$46,160
- Grand Rapids$46,090
- Niles$46,060
Highest-paying cities for parts salespersons
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($56,840).
- San Jose, CA$56,840
- San Francisco, CA$56,370
- Seattle, WA$53,620
- Santa Rosa, CA$53,500
- Fort Collins, CO$53,270
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Parts Salespersons salary in Detroit: questions
How much do parts salespersons make an hour in Detroit?
$24.74 an hour on average, and $23.16 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level parts salespersons salary in Detroit?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,570 a year and the 25th percentile is $37,320, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the parts salespersons take-home pay in Detroit?
About $40,484 a year ($3,374 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $51,450. Includes Detroit's local income tax (2.4%).
Do parts salespersons earn more in Detroit than elsewhere?
The average here is 17% more than the U.S. average for this job ($43,830).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 41-2022; area Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (19820). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.9%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Detroit's local income tax (2.4%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.82, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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