Retail Salespersons Salary in Harrisburg, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA

Median annual salary $30,360 -12.2% vs national
Median hourly $14.60
10th percentile $22,710
90th percentile $45,710
Employed locally 7,420
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,710
    25th
    $27,420
    50th (median)
    $30,360
    75th
    $35,970
    90th
    $45,710

    Harrisburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Retail Salespersons salary vs area income 38% Median Retail Salespersons salary is 62% 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
    Napa, CA $44,680
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $37,510
    Grants Pass, OR $36,190
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $35,600
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $33,630
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $32,820

    Related occupations in Harrisburg, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $28,610
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $64,670
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $45,450
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $61,670
    Insurance Sales Agents $59,950
    Counter and Rental Clerks $39,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Harrisburg?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Harrisburg, PA is $14.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.90 or more per hour.

    Is Harrisburg above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Harrisburg, PA is 12.2% 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 Harrisburg?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $22,710 per year in Harrisburg, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,420.