Retail Salespersons Salary by State
The national median pay for retail salespersons is $35,410 a year. By state, it ranges from $28,640 in Mississippi to $39,560 in Washington.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $27,210
- 25th percentile
- $29,900
- Median
- $35,410
- 75th percentile
- $38,670
- Top 10%
- $47,890
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 3,897,860 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $39,560 | +12% | $35,860 | $54,660 | 84,850 |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $38,500 | +9% | $36,400 | $49,530 | 4,660 |
| 3 | California | $38,440 | +9% | $35,240 | $54,310 | 376,460 |
| 4 | Colorado | $37,950 | +7% | $32,130 | $49,660 | 76,660 |
| 5 | Hawaii | $37,790 | +7% | $30,660 | $49,230 | 19,180 |
| 6 | New York | $37,720 | +7% | $33,650 | $58,630 | 238,540 |
| 7 | Vermont | $37,400 | +6% | $31,060 | $55,700 | 8,250 |
| 8 | Alaska | $37,290 | +5% | $30,700 | $51,200 | 7,890 |
| 9 | Oregon | $36,770 | +4% | $31,720 | $49,090 | 48,090 |
| 10 | Maine | $36,640 | +3% | $31,300 | $49,500 | 18,450 |
| 11 | Massachusetts | $36,610 | +3% | $33,310 | $47,980 | 86,860 |
| 12 | New Jersey | $36,520 | +3% | $32,220 | $60,210 | 72,530 |
| 13 | Connecticut | $36,490 | +3% | $34,150 | $49,850 | 42,410 |
| 14 | Minnesota | $36,370 | +3% | $28,710 | $48,080 | 74,840 |
| 15 | Montana | $36,270 | +2% | $28,620 | $48,680 | 13,490 |
| 16 | New Hampshire | $36,200 | +2% | $29,590 | $49,710 | 23,880 |
| 17 | North Dakota | $36,040 | +2% | $28,140 | $49,820 | 11,320 |
| 18 | Arizona | $35,720 | +1% | $30,820 | $47,220 | 93,920 |
| 19 | Maryland | $35,510 | 0% | $31,200 | $46,130 | 79,320 |
| 20 | Illinois | $35,370 | 0% | $31,200 | $48,010 | 126,610 |
| 21 | Delaware | $35,360 | 0% | $31,200 | $47,420 | 13,400 |
| 22 | Idaho | $35,080 | −1% | $26,330 | $49,980 | 20,180 |
| 23 | Rhode Island | $34,860 | −2% | $31,200 | $47,060 | 12,830 |
| 24 | Michigan | $34,640 | −2% | $27,770 | $48,320 | 111,010 |
| 25 | Wisconsin | $34,480 | −3% | $27,300 | $47,870 | 67,640 |
| 26 | South Dakota | $34,370 | −3% | $28,190 | $61,720 | 14,180 |
| 27 | Wyoming | $34,310 | −3% | $24,750 | $54,310 | 8,770 |
| 28 | Virginia | $34,240 | −3% | $27,540 | $46,590 | 100,290 |
| 29 | Nevada | $34,190 | −3% | $26,930 | $47,270 | 43,920 |
| 30 | Florida | $34,010 | −4% | $28,330 | $46,130 | 333,460 |
| 31 | Utah | $33,900 | −4% | $26,410 | $49,090 | 47,570 |
| 32 | Missouri | $33,460 | −6% | $28,600 | $46,610 | 67,140 |
| 33 | New Mexico | $33,300 | −6% | $27,870 | $45,370 | 23,800 |
| 34 | Kansas | $32,180 | −9% | $23,100 | $46,730 | 33,360 |
| 35 | Tennessee | $31,950 | −10% | $23,720 | $47,720 | 87,380 |
| 36 | Nebraska | $31,870 | −10% | $28,080 | $46,380 | 22,780 |
| 37 | Indiana | $31,530 | −11% | $23,420 | $46,900 | 83,670 |
| 38 | North Carolina | $31,370 | −11% | $23,040 | $46,070 | 127,540 |
| 39 | Iowa | $31,360 | −11% | $25,220 | $45,900 | 41,000 |
| 40 | Pennsylvania | $31,200 | −12% | $23,770 | $46,130 | 141,790 |
| 41 | Georgia | $30,840 | −13% | $22,590 | $46,430 | 143,120 |
| 42 | Ohio | $30,800 | −13% | $24,210 | $46,020 | 137,370 |
| 43 | Texas | $30,800 | −13% | $23,330 | $45,080 | 341,640 |
| 44 | South Carolina | $30,690 | −13% | $22,330 | $45,510 | 67,310 |
| 45 | Alabama | $30,040 | −15% | $22,670 | $45,310 | 60,880 |
| 46 | Oklahoma | $29,660 | −16% | $22,370 | $45,080 | 43,830 |
| 47 | Kentucky | $29,650 | −16% | $22,400 | $43,850 | 51,250 |
| 48 | Louisiana | $29,490 | −17% | $21,940 | $45,280 | 49,570 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $29,270 | −17% | $23,830 | $39,790 | 35,510 |
| 50 | West Virginia | $28,950 | −18% | $22,260 | $39,520 | 19,050 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $28,640 | −19% | $22,120 | $41,990 | 38,400 |
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.
Retail Salespersons salary questions
Which state pays retail salespersons the most?
Washington, with a median of $39,560 a year (+12% vs. the national median of $35,410). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays retail salespersons the least?
Mississippi, with a median of $28,640 a year (−19% vs. national).
Where do most retail salespersons work?
California has the most jobs, about 376,460, with a median of $38,440.
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.