Retail Salespersons Salary in Midland, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Midland, TX

Median annual salary $31,620 -8.6% vs national
Median hourly $15.20
10th percentile $22,980
90th percentile $48,350
Employed locally 2,250
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,980
    25th
    $27,510
    50th (median)
    $31,620
    75th
    $37,980
    90th
    $48,350

    Midland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,442 2023 • Census ACS
    Retail Salespersons salary vs area income 34% Median Retail Salespersons salary is 66% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $31,820
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $31,680
    Odessa, TX $30,900
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $30,260
    Sherman-Denison, TX $30,240
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $30,160

    Related occupations in Midland, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $29,060
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $75,070
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $77,110
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $45,980
    Real Estate Sales Agents $106,340
    Counter and Rental Clerks $38,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Midland?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Midland, TX is $15.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.92 or more per hour.

    Is Midland above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Midland, TX is 8.6% 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 Midland?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $22,980 per year in Midland, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,510.