Retail Salespersons Salary in Elkhart, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Elkhart-Goshen, IN

Median annual salary $32,310 -6.6% vs national
Median hourly $15.54
10th percentile $23,590
90th percentile $49,560
Employed locally 2,220
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,590
    25th
    $27,930
    50th (median)
    $32,310
    75th
    $37,920
    90th
    $49,560

    Elkhart economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,617 2023 • Census ACS
    Retail Salespersons salary vs area income 49% Median Retail Salespersons salary is 51% 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
    Washington $38,350
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,420
    Salinas, CA $36,970
    Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area $36,720
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $36,640
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $36,580

    Related occupations in Elkhart, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $74,860
    Cashiers $28,910
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $47,740
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $61,160
    Parts Salespersons $37,820
    Counter and Rental Clerks $35,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Elkhart?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Elkhart, IN is $15.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.41 or more per hour.

    Is Elkhart above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Elkhart, IN is 6.6% 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 Elkhart?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $23,590 per year in Elkhart, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,930.