Retail Salespersons Salary in Elmira, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Elmira, NY

Median annual salary $33,160 -4.1% vs national
Median hourly $15.94
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $49,990
Employed locally 1,230
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $31,200
    50th (median)
    $33,160
    75th
    $36,560
    90th
    $49,990

    Elmira economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,469 2023 • Census ACS
    Retail Salespersons salary vs area income 52% Median Retail Salespersons salary is 48% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,040
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $37,350
    Kingston, NY $35,670
    Albany, OR $35,590
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $35,280
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $35,040

    Related occupations in Elmira, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $31,360
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $71,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $48,210
    Counter and Rental Clerks $38,850
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $60,680
    Parts Salespersons $37,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Elmira?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Elmira, NY is $15.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.04 or more per hour.

    Is Elmira above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Elmira, NY is 4.1% 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 Elmira?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Elmira, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,200.