Retail Salespersons Salary in Champaign, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Champaign-Urbana, IL

Median annual salary $32,350 -6.4% vs national
Median hourly $15.55
10th percentile $29,120
90th percentile $45,150
Employed locally 2,240
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,120
    25th
    $29,850
    50th (median)
    $32,350
    75th
    $36,080
    90th
    $45,150

    Champaign economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Retail Salespersons salary vs area income 50% Median Retail Salespersons salary is 50% 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
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $37,740
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $37,410
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $37,150
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $36,910
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $36,770
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $34,910

    Related occupations in Champaign, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $30,020
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $64,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $46,500
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $60,430
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $61,640
    Insurance Sales Agents $49,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Champaign?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Champaign, IL is $15.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.38 or more per hour.

    Is Champaign above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Champaign, IL is 6.4% 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 Champaign?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $29,120 per year in Champaign, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,850.