Retail Salespersons Salary in Goldsboro, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Goldsboro, NC

Median annual salary $29,170 -15.6% vs national
Median hourly $14.02
10th percentile $21,450
90th percentile $43,030
Employed locally 1,450
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,450
    25th
    $23,630
    50th (median)
    $29,170
    75th
    $34,370
    90th
    $43,030

    Goldsboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,082 2023 • Census ACS
    Retail Salespersons salary vs area income 50% Median Retail Salespersons salary is 50% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $36,770
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $35,200
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $34,910
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $34,770

    Related occupations in Goldsboro, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $26,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $45,440
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $61,290
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $52,330
    Counter and Rental Clerks $34,330
    Parts Salespersons $33,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Goldsboro?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Goldsboro, NC is $14.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.28 or more per hour.

    Is Goldsboro above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Goldsboro, NC is 15.6% 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 Goldsboro?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $21,450 per year in Goldsboro, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,630.