Retail Salespersons Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $30,620 -11.5% vs national
Median hourly $14.72
10th percentile $24,040
90th percentile $47,190
Employed locally 22,720
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,040
    25th
    $27,720
    50th (median)
    $30,620
    75th
    $36,100
    90th
    $47,190

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Retail Salespersons salary vs area income 45% Median Retail Salespersons salary is 55% 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
    Columbus, OH $31,240
    Akron, OH $31,070
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $30,690
    Ohio $30,440
    Toledo, OH $30,440
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $30,300

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $28,970
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $74,110
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $60,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $45,570
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $61,860
    Insurance Sales Agents $61,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Cleveland?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Cleveland, OH is $14.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.96 or more per hour.

    Is Cleveland above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Cleveland, OH is 11.5% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $24,040 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,720.