Retail Salespersons Salary in Arecibo, PR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Arecibo, PR

Median annual salary $20,690 -40.2% vs national
Median hourly $9.95
10th percentile $19,760
90th percentile $31,170
Employed locally 2,320
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,760
    25th
    $19,760
    50th (median)
    $20,690
    75th
    $22,700
    90th
    $31,170

    Arecibo economic context

    Unemployment rate 0.00% 0 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $24,436 2023 • Census ACS
    Retail Salespersons salary vs area income 85% Median Retail Salespersons salary is 15% 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
    Colorado Springs, CO $35,410
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $35,200
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $35,190
    Eugene-Springfield, OR $35,140
    Springfield, MA $34,980
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $34,910

    Related occupations in Arecibo, PR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $20,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $28,360
    Parts Salespersons $20,520
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $24,790
    Insurance Sales Agents $36,460
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $31,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Arecibo?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Arecibo, PR is $9.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.32 or more per hour.

    Is Arecibo above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Arecibo, PR is 40.2% 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 Arecibo?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $19,760 per year in Arecibo, PR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $19,760.