Retail Salespersons Salary in Kahului, HI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kahului-Wailuku, HI

Median annual salary $37,740 +9.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.15
10th percentile $31,410
90th percentile $58,480
Employed locally 2,350
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,410
    25th
    $34,790
    50th (median)
    $37,740
    75th
    $45,810
    90th
    $58,480

    Kahului economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,049 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $36,770
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $36,640
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $36,430
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $35,730
    Urban Honolulu, HI $35,540

    Related occupations in Kahului, HI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers$37,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$59,620
    Counter and Rental Clerks$45,710
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$59,480
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$60,480
    Real Estate Sales Agents$46,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Kahului?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Kahului, HI is $18.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.59 or more per hour.

    Is Kahului above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Kahului, HI is 9.1% above 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 Kahului?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $31,410 per year in Kahului, HI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,790.