Retail Salespersons Salary in Manhattan, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Manhattan, KS

Median annual salary $30,540 -11.7% vs national
Median hourly $14.68
10th percentile $22,720
90th percentile $46,750
Employed locally 1,250
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,720
    25th
    $26,510
    50th (median)
    $30,540
    75th
    $35,510
    90th
    $46,750

    Manhattan economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,096 2023 • Census ACS
    Retail Salespersons salary vs area income 48% Median Retail Salespersons salary is 52% 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
    Fairbanks-College, AK $37,050
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $35,830
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $34,370
    Kansas City, MO-KS $33,840
    Jackson, MI $33,240
    Jacksonville, FL $31,340

    Related occupations in Manhattan, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $26,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $45,280
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $58,210
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $74,470
    Counter and Rental Clerks $37,440
    Insurance Sales Agents $57,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Manhattan?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Manhattan, KS is $14.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.10 or more per hour.

    Is Manhattan above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Manhattan, KS is 11.7% 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 Manhattan?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $22,720 per year in Manhattan, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,510.