Parts Salespersons Salary in Altoona, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Altoona, PA

Median annual salary $36,270 -3.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.44
10th percentile $25,430
90th percentile $50,160
Employed locally 130
National median $37,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,430
    25th
    $28,840
    50th (median)
    $36,270
    75th
    $42,840
    90th
    $50,160

    Altoona economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Parts Salespersons salary vs area income 60% Median Parts Salespersons salary is 40% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Parts Salespersons

    Metro areaMedian salary
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $56,540
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $56,300
    North Dakota $52,000
    Bismarck, ND $51,440
    Minot, ND $51,100
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $50,370

    Nearby metros — Parts Salespersons salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $48,860
    Lancaster, PA $45,890
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $40,430
    Gettysburg, PA $39,370
    Napa, CA $39,040
    Grants Pass, OR $39,040

    Related occupations in Altoona, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $28,210
    Cashiers $26,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $42,880
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $60,420
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $51,990
    Counter and Rental Clerks $38,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Parts Salespersons make per hour in Altoona?

    The median hourly wage for Parts Salespersons in Altoona, PA is $17.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.76 or more per hour.

    Is Altoona above or below average for Parts Salespersons salaries?

    The median Parts Salespersons salary in Altoona, PA is 3.1% below the national median of $37,440. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Parts Salespersons in Altoona?

    Entry-level Parts Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $25,430 per year in Altoona, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,840.