Retail Salespersons Salary in Bozeman, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bozeman, MT

Median annual salary $37,220 +7.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.90
10th percentile $29,400
90th percentile $52,470
Employed locally 2,240
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,400
    25th
    $31,120
    50th (median)
    $37,220
    75th
    $42,920
    90th
    $52,470

    Bozeman economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,454 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
    Billings, MT $34,670
    Helena, MT $34,550
    Missoula, MT $34,270
    Binghamton, NY $34,100
    Great Falls, MT $32,440
    Sumter, SC $28,470

    Related occupations in Bozeman, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $37,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $51,360
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $62,360
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $61,430
    Counter and Rental Clerks $44,300
    Insurance Sales Agents $60,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Bozeman?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Bozeman, MT is $17.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.34 or more per hour.

    Is Bozeman above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Bozeman, MT is 7.6% 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 Bozeman?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $29,400 per year in Bozeman, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,120.