Retail Salespersons Salary in Charlottesville, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlottesville, VA

Median annual salary $31,200 -9.8% vs national
Median hourly $15.00
10th percentile $27,530
90th percentile $45,630
Employed locally 2,610
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,530
    25th
    $28,290
    50th (median)
    $31,200
    75th
    $36,420
    90th
    $45,630

    Charlottesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,552 2023 • Census ACS
    Retail Salespersons salary vs area income 34% Median Retail Salespersons salary is 66% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,040
    Vallejo, CA $37,450
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,420
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $36,770
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $35,840
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $35,730

    Related occupations in Charlottesville, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers$29,800
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$60,240
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$47,980
    Counter and Rental Clerks$44,030
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$62,790
    Insurance Sales Agents$60,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Charlottesville?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Charlottesville, VA is $15.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.38 or more per hour.

    Is Charlottesville above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Charlottesville, VA is 9.8% 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 Charlottesville?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $27,530 per year in Charlottesville, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,290.