Retail Salespersons Salary in Missoula, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Missoula, MT

Median annual salary $34,270 -0.9% vs national
Median hourly $16.48
10th percentile $26,790
90th percentile $48,160
Employed locally 1,950
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,790
    25th
    $29,010
    50th (median)
    $34,270
    75th
    $37,720
    90th
    $48,160

    Missoula economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,888 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
    Bozeman, MT $37,220
    Billings, MT $34,670
    Helena, MT $34,550
    Binghamton, NY $34,100
    Great Falls, MT $32,440
    Sumter, SC $28,470

    Related occupations in Missoula, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $32,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $48,330
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $58,880
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $59,440
    Insurance Sales Agents $63,640
    Parts Salespersons $42,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Missoula?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Missoula, MT is $16.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.26 or more per hour.

    Is Missoula above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Missoula, MT is 0.9% 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 Missoula?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $26,790 per year in Missoula, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,010.