Parts Salespersons Salary in Wausau, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wausau, WI

Median annual salary $42,780 +14.3% vs national
Median hourly $20.57
10th percentile $29,600
90th percentile $61,490
Employed locally 180
National median $37,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,600
    25th
    $33,140
    50th (median)
    $42,780
    75th
    $48,870
    90th
    $61,490

    Wausau economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,185 2023 • Census ACS
    Parts Salespersons salary vs area income 56% Median Parts Salespersons salary is 44% 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
    Lewiston-Auburn, ME $45,000
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $44,920
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $44,900
    Madison, WI $44,600
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $44,550

    Related occupations in Wausau, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $29,500
    Retail Salespersons $32,350
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $65,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $47,520
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $61,220
    Counter and Rental Clerks $44,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Parts Salespersons make per hour in Wausau?

    The median hourly wage for Parts Salespersons in Wausau, WI is $20.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.66 or more per hour.

    Is Wausau above or below average for Parts Salespersons salaries?

    The median Parts Salespersons salary in Wausau, WI is 14.3% 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 Wausau?

    Entry-level Parts Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $29,600 per year in Wausau, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,140.