Retail Salespersons Salary in New Jersey
Retail Salespersons in New Jersey earn a median of $36,520 a year, +3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $36,520
- vs. U.S. median
- +3% ($35,410)
- Rank among states
- 12 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 72,530
Pay range in New Jersey
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,220; the top 10% earn over $60,210. Nationally the range is $27,210 to $47,890.
States ranked near New Jersey
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- Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers$44,370 median in New Jersey
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$79,410 median in New Jersey
- Telemarketers$39,370 median in New Jersey
- Cashiers$34,590 median in New Jersey
- Real Estate Sales Agents$99,990 median in New Jersey
- Gambling Dealers$33,000 median in New Jersey
Retail Salespersons pay in New Jersey
How much do retail salespersons make in New Jersey?
The median is $36,520 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,220 and the top 10% earn over $60,210. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Jersey a good state for retail salespersons?
On pay alone it ranks 12 of 51 (+3% vs. the national median of $35,410). Living costs are not included.