Retail Salespersons Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $30,260 -12.5% vs national
Median hourly $14.55
10th percentile $22,460
90th percentile $45,510
Employed locally 75,920
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,460
    25th
    $26,930
    50th (median)
    $30,260
    75th
    $36,210
    90th
    $45,510

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $31,820
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $31,680
    Midland, TX $31,620
    Odessa, TX $30,900
    Sherman-Denison, TX $30,240
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $30,160

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers$28,460
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$59,800
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$65,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$46,440
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$60,360
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$92,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Houston, TX is $14.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.96 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Houston, TX is 12.5% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $22,460 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,930.