Retail Salespersons Salary in Johnson City, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Johnson City, TN

Median annual salary $28,700 -17% vs national
Median hourly $13.80
10th percentile $21,680
90th percentile $42,940
Employed locally 2,430
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,680
    25th
    $24,330
    50th (median)
    $28,700
    75th
    $33,840
    90th
    $42,940

    Johnson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,096 2023 • Census ACS
    Retail Salespersons salary vs area income 51% Median Retail Salespersons salary is 49% 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
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $34,120
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $30,340
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $30,200
    Cleveland, TN $30,140
    Knoxville, TN $30,110
    Jackson, TN $29,920

    Related occupations in Johnson City, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $25,310
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $40,540
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $52,120
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $47,160
    Insurance Sales Agents $44,560
    Telemarketers $20,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Johnson City?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Johnson City, TN is $13.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.21 or more per hour.

    Is Johnson City above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Johnson City, TN is 17% 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 Johnson City?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $21,680 per year in Johnson City, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,330.