Retail Salespersons Salary in Connecticut

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Connecticut nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $35,130 +1.6% vs national
Median hourly $16.89
10th percentile $32,640
90th percentile $51,460
Employed locally 1,590
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,640
    25th
    $32,750
    50th (median)
    $35,130
    75th
    $37,450
    90th
    $51,460

    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

    Related occupations in Connecticut

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers$33,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$49,680
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$82,200
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$55,990
    Parts Salespersons$35,660
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$69,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Connecticut?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Connecticut is $16.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.68 or more per hour.

    Is Connecticut above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Connecticut is 1.6% above 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 Connecticut?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $32,640 per year in Connecticut. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,750.