Retail Salespersons Salary in Arizona

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Arizona nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $34,910 +1% vs national
Median hourly $16.78
10th percentile $29,850
90th percentile $44,340
Employed locally 2,590
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,850
    25th
    $30,700
    50th (median)
    $34,910
    75th
    $37,220
    90th
    $44,340

    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

    Related occupations in Arizona

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers$31,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$43,930
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$74,420
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$61,550
    Counter and Rental Clerks$36,540
    Insurance Sales Agents$49,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Arizona?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Arizona is $16.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.89 or more per hour.

    Is Arizona above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Arizona is 1% 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 Arizona?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $29,850 per year in Arizona. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,700.