Retail Salespersons Salary in Lewiston, ID-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lewiston, ID-WA

Median annual salary $35,360 +2.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.00
10th percentile $27,040
90th percentile $54,730
Employed locally 770
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,040
    25th
    $29,920
    50th (median)
    $35,360
    75th
    $39,520
    90th
    $54,730

    Lewiston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,694 2023 • Census ACS
    Retail Salespersons salary vs area income 50% Median Retail Salespersons salary is 50% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $36,570
    Coeur d'Alene, ID $36,180
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $36,000
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $35,490
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $34,910
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $34,120

    Related occupations in Lewiston, ID-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers$34,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$47,170
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$58,670
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$56,090
    Counter and Rental Clerks$38,110
    Insurance Sales Agents$46,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Lewiston?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Lewiston, ID-WA is $17.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.53 or more per hour.

    Is Lewiston above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Lewiston, ID-WA is 2.3% 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 Lewiston?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $27,040 per year in Lewiston, ID-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,920.