Retail Salespersons Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $36,980 +6.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.78
10th percentile $29,980
90th percentile $51,590
Employed locally 4,700
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,980
    25th
    $33,230
    50th (median)
    $36,980
    75th
    $42,780
    90th
    $51,590

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $42,490
    Fairbanks-College, AK $37,050
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $36,420
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $35,930
    Yakima, WA $35,850
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $35,830

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $36,110
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $52,270
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $59,800
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $65,760
    Counter and Rental Clerks $39,000
    Parts Salespersons $45,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Anchorage?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Anchorage, AK is $17.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.62 or more per hour.

    Is Anchorage above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Anchorage, AK is 6.9% 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 Anchorage?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $29,980 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,230.