Retail Salespersons Salary in Charleston, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston, WV

Median annual salary $27,650 -20% vs national
Median hourly $13.29
10th percentile $21,830
90th percentile $36,980
Employed locally 2,490
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,830
    25th
    $24,030
    50th (median)
    $27,650
    75th
    $34,320
    90th
    $36,980

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,089 2023 • Census ACS
    Retail Salespersons salary vs area income 48% Median Retail Salespersons salary is 52% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $35,730
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $31,200
    Winchester, VA-WV $30,280
    Morgantown, WV $28,170
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $28,040
    Wheeling, WV-OH $27,950

    Related occupations in Charleston, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $23,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $37,750
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $56,800
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $49,190
    Insurance Sales Agents $54,790
    Parts Salespersons $30,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Charleston?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Charleston, WV is $13.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.44 or more per hour.

    Is Charleston above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Charleston, WV is 20% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $21,830 per year in Charleston, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,030.