Retail Salespersons Salary
$33,121
median annual salary
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Get StartedAccording to BLS May 2024 data, there are approximately 3,353,990 Retail Salespersonss employed across the United States. The mean annual wage is $37,342, reflecting the influence of high earners at the top of the distribution.
Mean
$37K
10th–90th
$28K–$48K
Employment
3354K
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $27,611 |
| 25th Percentile | $29,927 |
| 50th Percentile (Median) | $33,121 |
| 75th Percentile | $38,072 |
| 90th Percentile | $48,388 |
Top Metro Areas for Retail Salespersons Salaries
The table below ranks the top 20 metropolitan areas by median Retail Salespersons salary. Click any metro to see full salary percentiles and local market details.
| Metro Area | Median Salary | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $37,350 | 212,470 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $36,580 | 122,120 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $34,910 | 102,320 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $31,820 | 94,100 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $30,260 | 75,920 |
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Data source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) May 2024 survey. Figures represent annual wage estimates for full-time workers and are not adjusted for inflation.