Occupation Salary Profile

Retail Salespersons

SOC Code: 41-2031

Sell merchandise, such as furniture, motor vehicles, appliances, or apparel to consumers. Excludes ā€œCashiersā€ (41-2011).

National Median (BLS)
$35,690
ā–² +1.65% Nominal ā–¼ -1.56% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
N/A
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Average Base Salary
$36,230
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
5,410
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Retail Salespersons.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $27,040
25th Percentile $30,200
National Median (50th Percentile) $35,690
75th Percentile $39,250
90th Percentile $45,770
P10: $27,040 P50 (Median): $35,690 P90: $45,770