Parts Salespersons Salary in Watertown, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Watertown-Fort Drum, NY

Median annual salary $45,400 +21.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.83
10th percentile $32,970
90th percentile $60,280
Employed locally 70
National median $37,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,970
    25th
    $36,210
    50th (median)
    $45,400
    75th
    $49,070
    90th
    $60,280

    Watertown economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,978 2023 • Census ACS
    Parts Salespersons salary vs area income 70% Median Parts Salespersons salary is 30% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $50,370
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $46,350
    Kingston, NY $46,260
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $45,910
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $45,650
    Rochester, NY $45,410

    Related occupations in Watertown, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons$33,570
    Cashiers$31,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$47,760
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$62,180
    Counter and Rental Clerks$40,860
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$63,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Parts Salespersons make per hour in Watertown?

    The median hourly wage for Parts Salespersons in Watertown, NY is $21.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.61 or more per hour.

    Is Watertown above or below average for Parts Salespersons salaries?

    The median Parts Salespersons salary in Watertown, NY is 21.3% 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 Watertown?

    Entry-level Parts Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $32,970 per year in Watertown, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,210.