Retail Salespersons

SOC code 41-2031 · Sales and Related Occupations

National employment
3,897,860
Mean annual wage
$37,310
Mean hourly wage
$17.94
Median annual wage
$35,410
Median hourly wage
$17.03

Wage percentiles

PercentileAnnual wageHourly wage
10th percentile$27,210$13.08
25th percentile$29,900$14.38
50th percentile (median)$35,410$17.03
75th percentile$38,670$18.59
90th percentile$47,890$23.02

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 estimates. Wage figures are BLS OEWS estimates and may not reflect current pay.