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
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly 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 |
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Similar-paying occupations in Sales and Related Occupations
- Telemarketers 41-9041$35,450/yr
- Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers 41-2012$36,220/yr
- Cashiers 41-2011$32,880/yr
- Parts Salespersons 41-2022$38,630/yr
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters 41-9011$39,320/yr
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.