The average wage for a retail salesperson in the United States is around $2.97 per hour.
Avg Wage
Retail salespeople earn an average hourly wage of $2.97.
Salaries typically start from $2.10 per hour and go up to $4.22 per hour.
90% below national average Updated in 2023
Retail salesperson earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level retail salesperson earnings begin at:
$4.22 per hour
$8,771 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level retail salesperson earnings begin at:
$3.57 per hour
$7,432 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level retail salesperson earnings begin at:
$2.97 per hour
$6,182 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level retail salesperson earnings begin at:
$2.47 per hour
$5,143 per year
10th percentile
Starting level retail salesperson earnings begin at:
$2.10 per hour
$4,358 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Retail salesperson salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Washington | $34,160 |
| District of Columbia | $31,440 |
| Massachusetts | $30,620 |
| Alaska | $30,100 |
| Colorado | $30,030 |
| Hawaii | $29,870 |
| Oregon | $29,810 |
| Vermont | $29,590 |
| Arizona | $29,570 |
| Maine | $29,570 |
| Rhode Island | $29,500 |
| North Dakota | $29,480 |
| Connecticut | $29,450 |
| New Hampshire | $29,390 |
| New Jersey | $29,390 |
| Minnesota | $29,320 |
| South Dakota | $29,150 |
| Montana | $28,870 |
| Maryland | $28,860 |
| Wisconsin | $28,840 |
| Nevada | $28,760 |
| Utah | $28,580 |
| Wyoming | $28,500 |
| Nebraska | $28,480 |
| Idaho | $28,350 |
| Virginia | $28,320 |
| New Mexico | $28,270 |
| Iowa | $28,060 |
| Delaware | $27,810 |
| Virgin Islands, U.S. | $27,810 |
| Kansas | $27,560 |
| Indiana | $27,330 |
| Missouri | $27,330 |
| North Carolina | $26,670 |
| Tennessee | $25,900 |
| Arkansas | $24,140 |
| New York | $24,000 |
| Georgia | $23,990 |
| Oklahoma | $23,990 |
| Kentucky | $23,980 |
| South Carolina | $23,670 |
| Alabama | $23,270 |
| Louisiana | $23,270 |
| West Virginia | $23,260 |
| Mississippi | $23,120 |
| Guam | $21,100 |
| California | $21,000 |
| Michigan | $19,000 |
| Puerto Rico | $18,310 |
| Illinois | $18,000 |
| Texas | $16,000 |
| Pennsylvania | $15,000 |
| Florida | $13,000 |
| Ohio | $12,350 |
How do retail salesperson salaries compare to similar careers?
Retail salespeople earn 19% less than similar careers in the United States. On average, they make less than concierges but more than lifeguards.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Concierge salary | $14K |
| Recreation worker salary | $13K |
| Receptionist salary | $10K |
| Vehicle cleaner salary | $9K |
| Nail technician salary | $9K |
| Retail salesperson salary | $6K |
| Landscaper salary | $5K |
| Street vendor salary | $4K |
| Janitor salary | $4K |
| Lifeguard salary | $2K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)