Retail Salespersons Salary in Bismarck, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bismarck, ND

Median annual salary $36,150 +4.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.38
10th percentile $25,960
90th percentile $50,630
Employed locally 2,160
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,960
    25th
    $29,430
    50th (median)
    $36,150
    75th
    $39,620
    90th
    $50,630

    Bismarck economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,982 2023 • Census ACS
    Retail Salespersons salary vs area income 43% Median Retail Salespersons salary is 57% 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
    Bend, OR $37,050
    Portland-South Portland, ME $36,890
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $36,770
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $36,540
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $35,830

    Related occupations in Bismarck, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $30,590
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $64,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $47,210
    Counter and Rental Clerks $37,210
    Parts Salespersons $51,440
    Insurance Sales Agents $58,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Bismarck?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Bismarck, ND is $17.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.28 or more per hour.

    Is Bismarck above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Bismarck, ND is 4.5% 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 Bismarck?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $25,960 per year in Bismarck, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,430.