Retail Salespersons Salary in Carson City, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Carson City, NV

Median annual salary $36,540 +5.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.57
10th percentile $27,870
90th percentile $59,040
Employed locally 710
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,870
    25th
    $31,090
    50th (median)
    $36,540
    75th
    $38,130
    90th
    $59,040

    Carson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,809 2023 • Census ACS
    Retail Salespersons salary vs area income 51% Median Retail Salespersons salary is 49% 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
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $37,500
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $36,910
    Reno, NV $35,460
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $32,180
    Jacksonville, FL $31,340
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $29,470

    Related occupations in Carson City, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $32,050
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $47,320
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $60,830
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $57,940
    Parts Salespersons $38,110
    Insurance Sales Agents $48,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Carson City?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Carson City, NV is $17.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.57 or more per hour.

    Is Carson City above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Carson City, NV is 5.7% 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 Carson City?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $27,870 per year in Carson City, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,090.