Retail Salespersons Salary in Rhode Island
Retail Salespersons in Rhode Island earn a median of $34,860 a year, −2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $34,860
- vs. U.S. median
- −2% ($35,410)
- Rank among states
- 23 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 12,830
Pay range in Rhode Island
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,200; the top 10% earn over $47,060. Nationally the range is $27,210 to $47,890.
States ranked near Rhode Island
Similar jobs in Rhode Island
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$82,420 median in Rhode Island
- Cashiers$34,860 median in Rhode Island
- Real Estate Sales Agents$60,310 median in Rhode Island
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Retail Salespersons pay in Rhode Island
How much do retail salespersons make in Rhode Island?
The median is $34,860 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,200 and the top 10% earn over $47,060. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Rhode Island a good state for retail salespersons?
On pay alone it ranks 23 of 51 (−2% vs. the national median of $35,410). Living costs are not included.