Retail Salespersons Salary in Allentown, PA-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ

Median annual salary $32,250 -6.7% vs national
Median hourly $15.51
10th percentile $23,710
90th percentile $47,630
Employed locally 8,790
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,710
    25th
    $28,040
    50th (median)
    $32,250
    75th
    $37,140
    90th
    $47,630

    Allentown economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Retail Salespersons salary vs area income 39% Median Retail Salespersons salary is 61% 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
    Napa, CA $44,680
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $37,510
    Grants Pass, OR $36,190
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $35,600
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $33,630
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $32,820

    Related occupations in Allentown, PA-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $30,110
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $73,370
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $54,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $47,840
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $57,660
    Counter and Rental Clerks $40,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Allentown?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Allentown, PA-NJ is $15.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.88 or more per hour.

    Is Allentown above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Allentown, PA-NJ is 6.7% 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 Allentown?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $23,710 per year in Allentown, PA-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,040.