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Retail Salespersons Salary in Tennessee

Retail Salespersons in Tennessee earn a median of $31,950 a year, −10% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$31,950
vs. U.S. median
−10% ($35,410)
Rank among states
35 of 51
Jobs in the state
87,380

Pay range in Tennessee

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $23,720; the top 10% earn over $47,720. Nationally the range is $27,210 to $47,890.

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Retail Salespersons pay in Tennessee

How much do retail salespersons make in Tennessee?

The median is $31,950 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $23,720 and the top 10% earn over $47,720. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Tennessee a good state for retail salespersons?

On pay alone it ranks 35 of 51 (−10% vs. the national median of $35,410). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses