Retail Salespersons Salary in Albany, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany, OR

Median annual salary $35,590 +2.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.11
10th percentile $30,460
90th percentile $47,680
Employed locally 1,050
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,460
    25th
    $31,710
    50th (median)
    $35,590
    75th
    $38,090
    90th
    $47,680

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,396 2023 • Census ACS
    Retail Salespersons salary vs area income 48% Median Retail Salespersons salary is 52% 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
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $38,770
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $37,700
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $37,500
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,440
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,420
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $37,410

    Related occupations in Albany, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $32,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $46,890
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $66,930
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $58,720
    Parts Salespersons $44,810
    Counter and Rental Clerks $41,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Albany, OR is $17.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.34 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Albany, OR is 2.9% above 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 Albany?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $30,460 per year in Albany, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,710.