Retail Salespersons Salary in Fairbanks, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fairbanks-College, AK

Median annual salary $37,050 +7.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.81
10th percentile $29,400
90th percentile $50,480
Employed locally 1,060
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,400
    25th
    $31,450
    50th (median)
    $37,050
    75th
    $42,670
    90th
    $50,480

    Fairbanks economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,722 2023 • Census ACS
    Retail Salespersons salary vs area income 44% Median Retail Salespersons salary is 56% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $42,490
    Anchorage, AK $36,980
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $36,420
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $35,930
    Yakima, WA $35,850
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $35,830

    Related occupations in Fairbanks, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $36,640
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $53,480
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $49,960
    Counter and Rental Clerks $43,570
    Parts Salespersons $44,080
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $62,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Fairbanks?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Fairbanks, AK is $17.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.42 or more per hour.

    Is Fairbanks above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Fairbanks, AK is 7.1% 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 Fairbanks?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $29,400 per year in Fairbanks, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,450.