Sales Development Representative salary and cost of hiring in Michigan
The median sales development representative in Michigan earned $73,380 a year in May 2025[1], 4.8% above the US median of $69,990. That puts Michigan at #13 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 41-3091. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-16.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | $38,970 | $73,380 | $135,720 | |
| United States | $37,980 | $69,990 | $148,840 |
The middle half of sales development representatives in Michigan earns $49,290–$103,070; the top tenth earns $135,720 or more, 3.5 times the bottom tenth.
What a hire really costs
Benefits and payroll taxes are 30.0% of total compensation in US private industry[2]. At the Michigan median that makes about $104,829 a year before recruiting, equipment and office space. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Pay by metro area in Michigan
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $105,840 | 13,130 | |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $106,470 | 1,060 | |
| Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $93,250 | 420 | |
| Lansing-East Lansing, MI | $96,050 | 1,010 | |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $94,570 | 3,210 | |
| Monroe, MI | $82,820 | 150 | |
| Traverse City, MI | $81,340 | 350 | |
| Kalamazoo-Portage, MI | $87,930 | 550 | |
| Battle Creek, MI | $87,930 | 240 | |
| Flint, MI | $82,510 | 580 | |
| Niles, MI | $78,660 | 220 | |
| Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $78,570 | 350 | |
| Jackson, MI | $83,230 | 350 | |
| Bay City, MI | $79,330 | 120 | |
| Midland, MI | $79,260 | 130 | |
| Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $74,640 | 420 | |
| Saginaw, MI | $78,900 | 410 | |
| Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $76,940 | 440 | |
| Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI | $71,200 | 180 |
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI pays the most ($76,990) and Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI the least ($49,700): $27,290 a year apart for the same job.
What a sales development representative does
A sales development representative (SDR) books meetings for the sales team: researches prospects, writes outreach, makes calls and qualifies leads.
Neighbours in the ranking
| State | Median | vs Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | +2.7% | |
| Georgia (US state) | +2.6% | |
| Michigan | +0.0% | |
| Arizona | -0.6% | |
| Virginia | -1.0% |
Questions
How much does a sales development representative earn in Michigan?
The median was $73,380 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $49,290 to $103,070.
What does it cost to employ a sales development representative in Michigan?
About $104,829 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Michigan do sales development representatives earn the most?
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, with a median of $76,990 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 41-3091: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes413091.htm
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr0.htm
- Silkstaff pricing: https://silkstaff.com/#pricing
- Deel pricing, contractor management: https://www.deel.com/pricing/
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Data checked 2026-10-16.