Retail Salespersons Salary in Blacksburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA

Median annual salary $30,220 -12.6% vs national
Median hourly $14.53
10th percentile $25,600
90th percentile $44,740
Employed locally 1,710
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,600
    25th
    $27,060
    50th (median)
    $30,220
    75th
    $35,800
    90th
    $44,740

    Blacksburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Retail Salespersons salary vs area income 47% Median Retail Salespersons salary is 53% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,040
    Vallejo, CA $37,450
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,420
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $36,770
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $35,840
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $35,730

    Related occupations in Blacksburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $27,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $45,950
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $58,510
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $67,160
    Counter and Rental Clerks $37,250
    Parts Salespersons $29,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Blacksburg?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Blacksburg, VA is $14.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.83 or more per hour.

    Is Blacksburg above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Blacksburg, VA is 12.6% 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 Blacksburg?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $25,600 per year in Blacksburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,060.