Retail Salespersons Salary in Lewiston, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lewiston-Auburn, ME

Median annual salary $36,450 +5.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.52
10th percentile $30,490
90th percentile $50,160
Employed locally 1,260
National median $34,580

Compare Retail Salespersons salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Lewiston, ME stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Retail Salespersons
in
Lewiston, ME
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,490
    25th
    $31,680
    50th (median)
    $36,450
    75th
    $41,040
    90th
    $50,160

    Lewiston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,298 2023 • Census ACS
    Retail Salespersons salary vs area income 54% Median Retail Salespersons salary is 46% 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
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $38,770
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $37,590
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,440
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,420
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $37,410
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $37,340

    Related occupations in Lewiston, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $34,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $48,900
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $63,830
    Parts Salespersons $45,000
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $62,380
    Insurance Sales Agents $48,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Lewiston?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Lewiston, ME is $17.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.39 or more per hour.

    Is Lewiston above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Lewiston, ME is 5.4% 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 $30,490 per year in Lewiston, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,680.