Retail Salespersons Salary in Nashville, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN

Median annual salary $34,120 -1.3% vs national
Median hourly $16.41
10th percentile $23,870
90th percentile $48,030
Employed locally 28,140
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,870
    25th
    $28,430
    50th (median)
    $34,120
    75th
    $37,020
    90th
    $48,030

    Nashville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,499 2023 • Census ACS
    Retail Salespersons salary vs area income 41% Median Retail Salespersons salary is 59% 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
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $30,340
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $30,200
    Cleveland, TN $30,140
    Knoxville, TN $30,110
    Jackson, TN $29,920
    Morristown, TN $29,870

    Related occupations in Nashville, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $29,900
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $62,120
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $62,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $47,340
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $90,230
    Insurance Sales Agents $58,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Nashville?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Nashville, TN is $16.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.01 or more per hour.

    Is Nashville above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Nashville, TN is 1.3% 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 Nashville?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $23,870 per year in Nashville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,430.