Retail Salespersons Salary in Cleveland, TN

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

Median annual salary $30,140 -12.8% vs national
Median hourly $14.49
10th percentile $21,960
90th percentile $45,830
Employed locally 1,290
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,960
    25th
    $26,880
    50th (median)
    $30,140
    75th
    $34,320
    90th
    $45,830

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,490 2023 • Census ACS
    Retail Salespersons salary vs area income 47% Median Retail Salespersons salary is 53% 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
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $34,120
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $30,340
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $30,200
    Knoxville, TN $30,110
    Jackson, TN $29,920
    Morristown, TN $29,870

    Related occupations in Cleveland, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers$25,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$44,350
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$53,730
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$48,010
    Telemarketers$30,490
    Parts Salespersons$34,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Cleveland?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Cleveland, TN is $14.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.94 or more per hour.

    Is Cleveland above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Cleveland, TN is 12.8% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $21,960 per year in Cleveland, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,880.