Retail Salespersons Salary in Ohio
Retail Salespersons in Ohio earn a median of $30,800 a year, −13% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $30,800
- vs. U.S. median
- −13% ($35,410)
- Rank among states
- 42 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 137,370
Pay range in Ohio
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $24,210; the top 10% earn over $46,020. Nationally the range is $27,210 to $47,890.
States ranked near Ohio
Similar jobs in Ohio
- Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers$36,210 median in Ohio
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$73,960 median in Ohio
- Telemarketers$35,290 median in Ohio
- Cashiers$29,260 median in Ohio
- Real Estate Sales Agents$46,240 median in Ohio
- Gambling Dealers$40,710 median in Ohio
Retail Salespersons pay in Ohio
How much do retail salespersons make in Ohio?
The median is $30,800 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $24,210 and the top 10% earn over $46,020. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Ohio a good state for retail salespersons?
On pay alone it ranks 42 of 51 (−13% vs. the national median of $35,410). Living costs are not included.