Retail Salespersons Salary in Flagstaff, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Flagstaff, AZ

Median annual salary $36,190 +4.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.40
10th percentile $30,800
90th percentile $45,800
Employed locally 2,060
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,800
    25th
    $34,020
    50th (median)
    $36,190
    75th
    $38,490
    90th
    $45,800

    Flagstaff economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,748 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $35,550
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $35,190
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $34,490
    Tucson, AZ $34,040
    Yuma, AZ $33,970
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $32,860

    Related occupations in Flagstaff, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $34,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $46,200
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $49,070
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $74,680
    Counter and Rental Clerks $37,500
    Insurance Sales Agents $48,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Flagstaff?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Flagstaff, AZ is $17.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.46 or more per hour.

    Is Flagstaff above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Flagstaff, AZ is 4.7% 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 Flagstaff?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $30,800 per year in Flagstaff, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,020.