Parts Salespersons Salary in St. Louis, MO-IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Louis, MO-IL

Median annual salary $38,500 +2.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.51
10th percentile $29,120
90th percentile $60,800
Employed locally 2,010
National median $37,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,120
    25th
    $30,570
    50th (median)
    $38,500
    75th
    $48,730
    90th
    $60,800

    St. Louis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,225 2023 • Census ACS
    Parts Salespersons salary vs area income 49% Median Parts Salespersons salary is 51% 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
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $47,010
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $45,380
    Kansas City, MO-KS $44,140
    East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area $43,640
    Montana $42,620

    Related occupations in St. Louis, MO-IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $30,290
    Retail Salespersons $33,080
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $62,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $46,740
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $61,270
    Insurance Sales Agents $60,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Parts Salespersons make per hour in St. Louis?

    The median hourly wage for Parts Salespersons in St. Louis, MO-IL is $18.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.72 or more per hour.

    Is St. Louis above or below average for Parts Salespersons salaries?

    The median Parts Salespersons salary in St. Louis, MO-IL is 2.8% above 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 St. Louis?

    Entry-level Parts Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $29,120 per year in St. Louis, MO-IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,570.