Retail Salespersons Salary in New York
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 16 metro areas • New York
Retail Salespersons in New York earn a median salary of $34,702 per year on average across 16 metro and nonmetro areas, +0.4% vs the national median of $34,580. An estimated 294,430 retail salespersons are employed across New York, with salaries ranging from $33,160 to $37,350 depending on location.
$34,702
Avg median salary in New York
$37,350
Highest paying metro
$33,160
Lowest paying metro
294,430
Employed in New York
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Retail Salespersons salaries by city in New York
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY-NJ | $37,350 | $35,480 | $44,200 | 212,470 |
| Kingston, NY | $35,670 | $33,120 | $39,040 | 1,710 |
| Central East New York | $35,530 | $31,850 | $38,260 | 3,980 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $35,280 | $33,400 | $37,870 | 9,390 |
| Albany, NY | $35,040 | $32,130 | $37,670 | 11,600 |
| Ithaca, NY | $35,010 | $31,380 | $37,510 | 1,060 |
| Capital/Northern New York | $34,770 | $32,000 | $37,260 | 4,110 |
| Southwest New York | $34,690 | $31,370 | $37,170 | 5,190 |
| Syracuse, NY | $34,320 | $31,390 | $36,970 | 7,940 |
| Rochester, NY | $34,290 | $31,200 | $37,210 | 12,220 |
| Buffalo, NY | $34,250 | $31,200 | $37,050 | 14,660 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $34,240 | $31,200 | $37,720 | 1,860 |
| Binghamton, NY | $34,100 | $31,200 | $36,520 | 2,490 |
| Utica, NY | $33,960 | $31,200 | $37,270 | 3,000 |
| Watertown, NY | $33,570 | $31,200 | $36,780 | 1,520 |
| Elmira, NY | $33,160 | $31,200 | $36,560 | 1,230 |