Retail Salespersons Salary in Great Falls, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Great Falls, MT

Median annual salary $32,440 -6.2% vs national
Median hourly $15.60
10th percentile $26,310
90th percentile $47,160
Employed locally 1,180
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,310
    25th
    $28,230
    50th (median)
    $32,440
    75th
    $37,170
    90th
    $47,160

    Great Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Retail Salespersons salary vs area income 49% Median Retail Salespersons salary is 51% 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
    Bozeman, MT $37,220
    Billings, MT $34,670
    Helena, MT $34,550
    Missoula, MT $34,270
    Binghamton, NY $34,100
    Sumter, SC $28,470

    Related occupations in Great Falls, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $29,240
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $47,690
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $53,790
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $56,980
    Parts Salespersons $42,590
    Insurance Sales Agents $60,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Great Falls?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Great Falls, MT is $15.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.63 or more per hour.

    Is Great Falls above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Great Falls, MT is 6.2% 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 Great Falls?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $26,310 per year in Great Falls, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,230.