Retail Salespersons Salary in East Kentucky

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $27,480 -20.5% vs national
Median hourly $13.21
10th percentile $20,640
90th percentile $37,430
Employed locally 2,320
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,640
    25th
    $23,230
    50th (median)
    $27,480
    75th
    $33,090
    90th
    $37,430

    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 Kentucky

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers$22,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$33,330
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$57,060
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$49,420
    Parts Salespersons$28,020
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$50,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in East Kentucky?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in East Kentucky is $13.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.90 or more per hour.

    Is East Kentucky above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in East Kentucky is 20.5% 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 East Kentucky?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $20,640 per year in East Kentucky. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,230.