Retail Salespersons Salary in Morgantown, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Morgantown, WV

Median annual salary $28,170 -18.5% vs national
Median hourly $13.55
10th percentile $22,060
90th percentile $37,440
Employed locally 1,970
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,060
    25th
    $23,860
    50th (median)
    $28,170
    75th
    $34,620
    90th
    $37,440

    Morgantown economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,394 2023 • Census ACS
    Retail Salespersons salary vs area income 45% Median Retail Salespersons salary is 55% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $35,730
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $31,200
    Winchester, VA-WV $30,280
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $28,040
    Wheeling, WV-OH $27,950
    Charleston, WV $27,650

    Related occupations in Morgantown, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $24,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $38,970
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $63,180
    Counter and Rental Clerks $30,800
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $47,970
    Insurance Sales Agents $37,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Morgantown?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Morgantown, WV is $13.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.30 or more per hour.

    Is Morgantown above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Morgantown, WV is 18.5% 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 Morgantown?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $22,060 per year in Morgantown, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,860.