Parts Salespersons Salary by State
The national median pay for parts salespersons is $38,630 a year. By state, it ranges from $31,310 in Louisiana to $48,600 in North Dakota.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $28,240
- 25th percentile
- $33,110
- Median
- $38,630
- 75th percentile
- $49,850
- Top 10%
- $62,890
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 270,070 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Dakota | $48,600 | +26% | $34,890 | $68,640 | 1,610 |
| 2 | Colorado | $47,660 | +23% | $34,870 | $74,500 | 4,840 |
| 3 | Minnesota | $47,030 | +22% | $30,850 | $63,480 | 5,790 |
| 4 | Washington | $46,830 | +21% | $37,670 | $68,270 | 6,230 |
| 5 | Iowa | $46,670 | +21% | $29,500 | $65,000 | 3,810 |
| 6 | New Hampshire | $46,370 | +20% | $30,950 | $64,290 | 1,500 |
| 7 | Vermont | $46,260 | +20% | $36,840 | $60,570 | 780 |
| 8 | Alaska | $46,130 | +19% | $36,460 | $69,250 | 710 |
| 9 | Arizona | $46,020 | +19% | $34,170 | $68,530 | 3,890 |
| 10 | New Jersey | $45,510 | +18% | $34,310 | $74,480 | 4,810 |
| 11 | Wisconsin | $45,380 | +17% | $30,570 | $61,550 | 5,200 |
| 12 | South Dakota | $45,370 | +17% | $34,880 | $61,820 | 2,100 |
| 13 | Maine | $45,350 | +17% | $31,470 | $60,020 | 1,630 |
| 14 | Oregon | $45,190 | +17% | $35,480 | $68,380 | 3,880 |
| 15 | New York | $45,180 | +17% | $34,750 | $65,140 | 7,460 |
| 16 | Hawaii | $45,120 | +17% | $35,770 | $66,150 | 930 |
| 17 | Nebraska | $45,100 | +17% | $29,920 | $62,350 | 2,360 |
| 18 | Montana | $45,060 | +17% | $29,210 | $58,960 | 1,860 |
| 19 | Massachusetts | $44,660 | +16% | $35,880 | $74,990 | 4,080 |
| 20 | Idaho | $44,580 | +15% | $30,180 | $63,090 | 1,980 |
| 21 | California | $44,440 | +15% | $36,320 | $72,830 | 26,990 |
| 22 | Connecticut | $44,400 | +15% | $35,660 | $63,460 | 3,400 |
| 23 | Michigan | $44,070 | +14% | $30,570 | $73,670 | 7,520 |
| 24 | Maryland | $42,460 | +10% | $32,760 | $63,680 | 4,370 |
| 25 | Illinois | $42,240 | +9% | $31,410 | $67,190 | 8,500 |
| 26 | Missouri | $39,740 | +3% | $29,190 | $58,820 | 5,330 |
| 27 | Utah | $39,190 | +1% | $29,620 | $74,930 | 3,080 |
| 28 | Nevada | $38,740 | 0% | $28,370 | $70,980 | 2,250 |
| 29 | Wyoming | $38,620 | 0% | $24,720 | $61,990 | 750 |
| 30 | Pennsylvania | $38,520 | 0% | $28,240 | $60,520 | 10,430 |
| 31 | Virginia | $38,070 | −1% | $28,810 | $62,010 | 7,370 |
| 32 | Delaware | $38,050 | −2% | $31,200 | $63,990 | 980 |
| 33 | Indiana | $37,500 | −3% | $28,010 | $61,070 | 7,080 |
| 34 | Florida | $37,190 | −4% | $28,720 | $61,520 | 16,200 |
| 35 | Georgia | $36,970 | −4% | $26,810 | $63,820 | 9,760 |
| 36 | Kansas | $36,940 | −4% | $23,560 | $62,420 | 3,700 |
| 37 | New Mexico | $36,890 | −5% | $28,290 | $60,420 | 1,410 |
| 38 | West Virginia | $36,800 | −5% | $23,250 | $60,080 | 1,880 |
| 39 | Ohio | $36,790 | −5% | $27,720 | $58,680 | 10,580 |
| 40 | Rhode Island | $36,450 | −6% | $31,580 | $60,800 | 920 |
| 41 | Kentucky | $36,400 | −6% | $24,100 | $59,110 | 4,220 |
| 42 | Oklahoma | $36,390 | −6% | $24,200 | $59,500 | 3,980 |
| 43 | Tennessee | $36,110 | −7% | $27,320 | $61,060 | 6,250 |
| 44 | Texas | $35,440 | −8% | $24,840 | $62,220 | 25,500 |
| 45 | Arkansas | $35,320 | −9% | $26,910 | $54,300 | 3,330 |
| 46 | Mississippi | $35,000 | −9% | $23,240 | $54,060 | 2,940 |
| 47 | Alabama | $33,820 | −12% | $23,690 | $58,240 | 5,880 |
| 48 | North Carolina | $32,480 | −16% | $25,460 | $56,680 | 11,460 |
| 49 | South Carolina | $32,180 | −17% | $23,660 | $53,590 | 4,600 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $31,310 | −19% | $23,390 | $55,120 | 3,960 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Parts Salespersons salary questions
Which state pays parts salespersons the most?
North Dakota, with a median of $48,600 a year (+26% vs. the national median of $38,630). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays parts salespersons the least?
Louisiana, with a median of $31,310 a year (−19% vs. national).
Where do most parts salespersons work?
California has the most jobs, about 26,990, with a median of $44,440.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.