Retail Salespersons Salary in East-Central Montana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $34,870 +0.8% vs national
Median hourly $16.76
10th percentile $27,740
90th percentile $53,340
Employed locally 1,000
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,740
    25th
    $29,390
    50th (median)
    $34,870
    75th
    $40,280
    90th
    $53,340

    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 East-Central Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers$28,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$46,440
    Insurance Sales Agents$49,570
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$60,530
    Parts Salespersons$43,640
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$63,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in East-Central Montana?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in East-Central Montana is $16.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.77 or more per hour.

    Is East-Central Montana above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in East-Central Montana is 0.8% 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 East-Central Montana?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $27,740 per year in East-Central Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,390.