Retail Sales Workers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for retail sales workerss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $36,320 ≈ $17/hr
National median salary $34,810
Total employment 7,679,690 nationwide
State-level and metro breakdowns aren’t published for this aggregate occupation group. National figures are shown above; browse a specific occupation for full state detail.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do retail sales workers make in the U.S.?
The median retail sales workers salary in the United States is $34,810 per year (mean $36,320), and about 80% earn between $26,710 and $47,270.
How much do retail sales workers make per hour?
Roughly $17 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $36,320 and 2,080 work hours per year.