Retail Salespersons Salary in Johnstown, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Johnstown, PA

Median annual salary $27,680 -20% vs national
Median hourly $13.31
10th percentile $21,060
90th percentile $43,630
Employed locally 1,350
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,060
    25th
    $23,960
    50th (median)
    $27,680
    75th
    $34,840
    90th
    $43,630

    Johnstown economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,292 2023 • Census ACS
    Retail Salespersons salary vs area income 49% Median Retail Salespersons salary is 51% 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
    Napa, CA $44,680
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $37,510
    Grants Pass, OR $36,190
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $35,600
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $33,630
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $32,820

    Related occupations in Johnstown, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers$26,460
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$36,930
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$56,580
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$48,530
    Insurance Sales Agents$52,180
    Parts Salespersons$34,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Johnstown?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Johnstown, PA is $13.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.75 or more per hour.

    Is Johnstown above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Johnstown, PA is 20% 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 Johnstown?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $21,060 per year in Johnstown, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,960.