Retail Salespersons Salary in Kenosha, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kenosha, WI

Median annual salary $31,380 -9.3% vs national
Median hourly $15.09
10th percentile $24,360
90th percentile $46,320
Employed locally 2,190
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,360
    25th
    $28,870
    50th (median)
    $31,380
    75th
    $36,950
    90th
    $46,320

    Kenosha economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,412 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $36,540
    Lewiston-Auburn, ME $36,450
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $35,600
    Lewiston, ID-WA $35,360
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $34,910
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $34,900

    Related occupations in Kenosha, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $30,010
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $72,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $48,550
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $64,670
    Counter and Rental Clerks $45,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $99,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Kenosha?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Kenosha, WI is $15.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.62 or more per hour.

    Is Kenosha above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Kenosha, WI is 9.3% 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 Kenosha?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $24,360 per year in Kenosha, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,870.