Retail Salespersons Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $30,710 -11.2% vs national
Median hourly $14.77
10th percentile $23,180
90th percentile $46,700
Employed locally 28,710
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,180
    25th
    $27,330
    50th (median)
    $30,710
    75th
    $36,450
    90th
    $46,700

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Retail Salespersons salary vs area income 40% Median Retail Salespersons salary is 60% 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
    Washington $38,350
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,420
    Salinas, CA $36,970
    Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area $36,720
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $36,640
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $36,580

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $29,010
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $65,150
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $64,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $48,060
    Insurance Sales Agents $64,300
    Counter and Rental Clerks $36,460

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Indianapolis?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Indianapolis, IN is $14.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.77 or more per hour.

    Is Indianapolis above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Indianapolis, IN is 11.2% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $23,180 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,330.