Parts Salespersons Salary in Asheville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Asheville, NC

Median annual salary $36,300 -3% vs national
Median hourly $17.45
10th percentile $25,030
90th percentile $59,010
Employed locally 310
National median $37,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,030
    25th
    $28,940
    50th (median)
    $36,300
    75th
    $45,520
    90th
    $59,010

    Asheville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,236 2023 • Census ACS
    Parts Salespersons salary vs area income 52% Median Parts Salespersons salary is 48% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $49,040
    Lancaster, PA $45,890
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $45,730
    Anchorage, AK $45,710
    Grand Junction, CO $42,690
    Lincoln, NE $41,120

    Related occupations in Asheville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $30,880
    Cashiers $28,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $47,720
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $60,280
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $58,810
    Counter and Rental Clerks $38,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Parts Salespersons make per hour in Asheville?

    The median hourly wage for Parts Salespersons in Asheville, NC is $17.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.38 or more per hour.

    Is Asheville above or below average for Parts Salespersons salaries?

    The median Parts Salespersons salary in Asheville, NC is 3% 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 Asheville?

    Entry-level Parts Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $25,030 per year in Asheville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,940.