Retail Salespersons Salary in Asheville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Asheville, NC

Median annual salary $30,880 -10.7% vs national
Median hourly $14.85
10th percentile $23,350
90th percentile $46,920
Employed locally 5,690
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,350
    25th
    $28,080
    50th (median)
    $30,880
    75th
    $36,760
    90th
    $46,920

    Asheville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,236 2023 • Census ACS
    Retail Salespersons salary vs area income 45% Median Retail Salespersons salary is 55% 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
    Anchorage, AK $36,980
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $36,770
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $35,200
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $34,910
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $34,770

    Related occupations in Asheville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $28,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $47,720
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $60,280
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $58,810
    Counter and Rental Clerks $38,670
    Insurance Sales Agents $62,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Asheville?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Asheville, NC is $14.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.44 or more per hour.

    Is Asheville above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Asheville, NC is 10.7% 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 Asheville?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $23,350 per year in Asheville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,080.