Retail Salespersons Salary in Joplin, MO-KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Joplin, MO-KS

Median annual salary $30,750 -11.1% vs national
Median hourly $14.79
10th percentile $26,350
90th percentile $45,540
Employed locally 2,180
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,350
    25th
    $27,690
    50th (median)
    $30,750
    75th
    $35,630
    90th
    $45,540

    Joplin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,146 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $42,490
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $37,700
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,440
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,420
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $37,340
    Vermont $36,810

    Related occupations in Joplin, MO-KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $28,300
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $58,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $44,870
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $46,060
    Parts Salespersons $36,780
    Insurance Sales Agents $59,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Joplin?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Joplin, MO-KS is $14.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.86 or more per hour.

    Is Joplin above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Joplin, MO-KS is 11.1% 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 Joplin?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $26,350 per year in Joplin, MO-KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,690.