Retail Salespersons Salary in Kansas City, MO-KS

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

Median annual salary $33,840 -2.1% vs national
Median hourly $16.27
10th percentile $27,230
90th percentile $47,450
Employed locally 24,630
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,230
    25th
    $29,410
    50th (median)
    $33,840
    75th
    $36,900
    90th
    $47,450

    Kansas City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,927 2023 • Census ACS
    Retail Salespersons salary vs area income 41% Median Retail Salespersons salary is 59% 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 Kansas City, MO-KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $29,820
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $68,290
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $62,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $47,240
    Insurance Sales Agents $74,100
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $76,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Kansas City, MO-KS is $16.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Kansas City, MO-KS is 2.1% 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 Kansas City?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $27,230 per year in Kansas City, MO-KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,410.