Retail Salespersons Salary in Hot Springs, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hot Springs, AR

Median annual salary $28,840 -16.6% vs national
Median hourly $13.86
10th percentile $23,070
90th percentile $40,510
Employed locally 1,480
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,070
    25th
    $25,900
    50th (median)
    $28,840
    75th
    $34,380
    90th
    $40,510

    Hot Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,409 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,040
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $38,770
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $37,590
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,440
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,420
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $37,410

    Related occupations in Hot Springs, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $27,290
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $36,660
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $56,920
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $45,800
    Insurance Sales Agents $47,450
    Counter and Rental Clerks $33,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Hot Springs?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Hot Springs, AR is $13.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.02 or more per hour.

    Is Hot Springs above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Hot Springs, AR is 16.6% 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 Hot Springs?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $23,070 per year in Hot Springs, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,900.