Retail Salespersons Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $31,070 -10.2% vs national
Median hourly $14.94
10th percentile $23,550
90th percentile $47,630
Employed locally 7,120
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,550
    25th
    $27,480
    50th (median)
    $31,070
    75th
    $36,190
    90th
    $47,630

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Retail Salespersons salary vs area income 44% Median Retail Salespersons salary is 56% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Retail Salespersons

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $44,680
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,040
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $42,490
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $39,180
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $38,770
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $38,760

    Nearby metros — Retail Salespersons salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Columbus, OH $31,240
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $30,690
    Cleveland, OH $30,620
    Ohio $30,440
    Toledo, OH $30,440
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $30,300

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers$28,720
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$72,630
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$50,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$44,280
    Insurance Sales Agents$54,050
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$60,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Akron, OH is $14.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.60 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Akron, OH is 10.2% below the national median of $34,580. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Retail Salespersons in Akron?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $23,550 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,480.