Retail Salespersons Salary in Massachusetts

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $37,590 +8.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.07
10th percentile $33,830
90th percentile $54,000
Employed locally 1,280
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,830
    25th
    $35,980
    50th (median)
    $37,590
    75th
    $44,430
    90th
    $54,000

    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

    Related occupations in Massachusetts

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $36,020
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $54,620
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $76,800
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $73,790
    Counter and Rental Clerks $44,130
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $59,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Massachusetts?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Massachusetts is $18.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.73 or more per hour.

    Is Massachusetts above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Massachusetts is 8.7% 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 Massachusetts?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $33,830 per year in Massachusetts. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,980.