Retail Salespersons Salary in Charlotte, NC-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC

Median annual salary $31,440 -9.1% vs national
Median hourly $15.12
10th percentile $23,610
90th percentile $46,600
Employed locally 34,980
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,610
    25th
    $27,680
    50th (median)
    $31,440
    75th
    $36,640
    90th
    $46,600

    Charlotte economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,201 2023 • Census ACS
    Retail Salespersons salary vs area income 39% Median Retail Salespersons salary is 61% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $42,490
    Anchorage, AK $36,980
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $36,770
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $35,200
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $34,910
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $34,770

    Related occupations in Charlotte, NC-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $28,830
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $65,640
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $64,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $48,440
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $84,130
    Insurance Sales Agents $61,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Charlotte?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Charlotte, NC-SC is $15.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.46 or more per hour.

    Is Charlotte above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Charlotte, NC-SC is 9.1% 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 Charlotte?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $23,610 per year in Charlotte, NC-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,680.