Retail Salespersons Salary in Columbus, OH

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

Median annual salary $31,240 -9.7% vs national
Median hourly $15.02
10th percentile $24,540
90th percentile $47,920
Employed locally 25,780
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,540
    25th
    $28,580
    50th (median)
    $31,240
    75th
    $36,930
    90th
    $47,920

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 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
    Akron, OH $31,070
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $30,690
    Cleveland, OH $30,620
    Ohio $30,440
    Toledo, OH $30,440
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $30,300

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $29,330
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $64,540
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $72,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $46,530
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $73,450
    Insurance Sales Agents $58,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Columbus?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Columbus, OH is $15.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.49 or more per hour.

    Is Columbus above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Columbus, OH is 9.7% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $24,540 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,580.