Retail Salespersons Salary in Fayetteville, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

Median annual salary $30,470 -11.9% vs national
Median hourly $14.65
10th percentile $25,900
90th percentile $44,300
Employed locally 6,890
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,900
    25th
    $27,560
    50th (median)
    $30,470
    75th
    $35,760
    90th
    $44,300

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,979 2023 • Census ACS
    Retail Salespersons salary vs area income 39% Median Retail Salespersons salary is 61% 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
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $38,770
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $37,590
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,440
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,420
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $37,410

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $28,560
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $63,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $41,160
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $49,260
    Counter and Rental Clerks $34,960
    Insurance Sales Agents $51,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Fayetteville?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Fayetteville, AR is $14.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.90 or more per hour.

    Is Fayetteville above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Fayetteville, AR is 11.9% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $25,900 per year in Fayetteville, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,560.