Retail Salespersons Salary in Central Kentucky

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $28,330 -18.1% vs national
Median hourly $13.62
10th percentile $20,800
90th percentile $41,970
Employed locally 3,730
National median $34,580

Compare Retail Salespersons salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Central Kentucky stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Retail Salespersons
in
Central Kentucky
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,800
    25th
    $23,950
    50th (median)
    $28,330
    75th
    $34,490
    90th
    $41,970

    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

    Related occupations in Central Kentucky

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $23,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $35,910
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $62,110
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $49,580
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $48,570
    Insurance Sales Agents $30,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Central Kentucky?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Central Kentucky is $13.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.48 or more per hour.

    Is Central Kentucky above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Central Kentucky is 18.1% 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 Central Kentucky?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $20,800 per year in Central Kentucky. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,950.