Retail Salespersons Salary in District of Columbia
Retail Salespersons in District of Columbia earn a median of $38,500 a year, +9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $38,500
- vs. U.S. median
- +9% ($35,410)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,660
Pay range in District of Columbia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,400; the top 10% earn over $49,530. Nationally the range is $27,210 to $47,890.
States ranked near District of Columbia
Similar jobs in District of Columbia
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$80,010 median in District of Columbia
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Retail Salespersons pay in District of Columbia
How much do retail salespersons make in District of Columbia?
The median is $38,500 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,400 and the top 10% earn over $49,530. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is District of Columbia a good state for retail salespersons?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 51 (+9% vs. the national median of $35,410). Living costs are not included.