Retail Salespersons Salary in Hilton Head Island, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC

Median annual salary $31,530 -8.8% vs national
Median hourly $15.16
10th percentile $22,770
90th percentile $45,760
Employed locally 3,640
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,770
    25th
    $27,660
    50th (median)
    $31,530
    75th
    $36,650
    90th
    $45,760

    Hilton Head Island economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,015 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $42,490
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $35,190
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $35,040
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $34,200
    Wisconsin $33,640
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $32,240

    Related occupations in Hilton Head Island, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $28,800
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $47,910
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $58,060
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $57,200
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $57,250
    Insurance Sales Agents $60,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Hilton Head Island?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Hilton Head Island, SC is $15.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.36 or more per hour.

    Is Hilton Head Island above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Hilton Head Island, SC is 8.8% 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 Hilton Head Island?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $22,770 per year in Hilton Head Island, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,660.