Retail Salespersons Salary in Altoona, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Altoona, PA

Median annual salary $28,210 -18.4% vs national
Median hourly $13.56
10th percentile $22,150
90th percentile $42,920
Employed locally 2,070
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,150
    25th
    $24,340
    50th (median)
    $28,210
    75th
    $35,070
    90th
    $42,920

    Altoona economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Retail Salespersons salary vs area income 47% Median Retail Salespersons salary is 53% 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 Altoona, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $26,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $42,880
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $60,420
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $51,990
    Parts Salespersons $36,270
    Counter and Rental Clerks $38,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Altoona?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Altoona, PA is $13.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.36 or more per hour.

    Is Altoona above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Altoona, PA is 18.4% 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 Altoona?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $22,150 per year in Altoona, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,340.